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ACTION ALERT – CALL THE GOVERNOR TODAY AND ASK FOR A HALT TO BUILDING NEW COAL PLANTS – 515-281-5211

Posted on May 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ACTION ALERT – CALL THE GOVERNOR TODAY AND ASK FOR A HALT TO BUILDING NEW COAL PLANTS – 515-281-5211 By Plains Justice On Tuesday, May 15th, New Jersey's LS Power plans to apply for their permits to build a 750MW … Continue reading →

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Senate File 601 – Child Care Provider Payments

Posted on May 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Senate File 601 – Child Care Provider Payments By The IFL Dear Readers,URGENT!  PLEASE CONTACT GOVERNOR CULVER!Registered child care providers play an essential role in our economy, making it possible for parents to earn a living, while giving tens of … Continue reading →

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Pass the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act

Posted on May 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Pass the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Friends,National legislation to protect the accuracy of our elections is a step closer to becoming law. HR 811, a bill requiring voter-verified paper records, random hand count … Continue reading →

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Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation?

Posted on May 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation? By Francis Thicke Proponents of reinstating local control of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) approached this year’s legislative session with great optimism. After years of being thwarted the by the … Continue reading →

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“Our Common Values Workshop” to be Held in Cedar Rapids

Posted on May 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Our Common Values Workshop” to be Held in Cedar Rapids By Sue AstleyEver felt like your highest values – justice, equality, the common good – have somehow gone missing from mainstream political conversation?Ever noticed that some core right-wing ideas have … Continue reading →

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FHA Loans and Credit

Posted on May 8, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FHA Loans and Credit By Nick Hogan Senate Hearings Last week a bill meant to expand and modernize the role of the FHA in the housing market and possibly save thousands of Americans from having to default on their loans … Continue reading →

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Call On Your Congressman to Create Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

Posted on May 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Call On Your Congressman to Create Iraq Withdrawal Timetable By DFA Please call Congress today! Tell your representative that additional funding for the occupation of Iraq must have a timeline for our withdrawal. Representative Dave Loebsack (202) 225-6576 On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Independent Intro

Posted on May 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Independent Intro By Chase Martyn I want to thank everyone who made it to the free training we offered last weekend.  We had a great turnout, and everyone I spoke to thought it was a worthwhile experience, both for … Continue reading →

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Topsy Turvy Bus to Visit Scavo Alternative High School Monday, May 7th

Posted on May 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Topsy Turvy Bus to Visit Scavo Alternative High School Monday, May 7th By ISPOverturned School Bus Welded atop another Bus Demonstrates Upside Down Federal Budget PrioritiesDES MOINES TOPSY TURVY TOURScavo Alternative High School (1800 Grand)   11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.Nollen … Continue reading →

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Two Newcomers

Posted on May 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Two Newcomers By Sam GarchikCheck out the Iowa Independent. This is the long awaited blog from the Center for Independent Media, and it's looking mighty fine. They have a first rate staff, and are already covering stuff like the Pettengill … Continue reading →

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