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Robert Bowman to speak on Iraq War

Posted on April 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Robert Bowman to speak on Iraq War By PCCI The Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa presents Dr. Robert Bowman who will speak on the Iraq war and the possible U.S. invasion of Iran. Tuesday, April 24, 200, 7:00 p.m at the … Continue reading →

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Iowa House to Debate Global Warming Law

Posted on April 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House to Debate Global Warming Law By Mark Langgin House Democrats are moving forward with a landmark piece of legislation to bring the debate about limits on greenhouse gas emissions to the State of Iowa. Senate File 485 is … Continue reading →

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PATV Bill Has to Pass to Keep Democracy Now!

Posted on April 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

PATV Bill Has to Pass to Keep Democracy Now! Trish and Ellen, RR-Iowa Coordinators All, Public Access Television is one of the few sparks of life in an otherwise dead media system. If mainstream media were doing its job, we would … Continue reading →

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Rally for VOICE on Wednesday in Des Moines

Posted on April 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Rally for VOICE on Wednesday in Des Moines By Moveon.Org The Iowa General Assembly is debating a bill to adopt Clean Elections—public financing for candidates in legislative and statewide races. Clean Elections is a proven policy working in states like … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House

Posted on April 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House Janelle Rettig Friends, SF 427, the civil rights bill, is in trouble in the Iowa House. The bill would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state civil rights … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on PATV Law

Posted on April 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on PATV Law Trish and Ellen, RR-Iowa Coordinators All, Please contact your State Representative today about Senate file 554 (video franchise bill) that passed the Senate and is currently in the State House. If the bill passes before … Continue reading →

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ACLU OF IOWA TO HOST FIRST CONFERENCE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES;

Posted on April 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU OF IOWA TO HOST FIRST CONFERENCE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES; INTERNATIONAL SECURITY EXPERT TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL DINNER By The IACLUThe America Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, founded in 1935, will host its first ever Conference on Civil Liberties” on … Continue reading →

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HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Posted on April 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION By Susie Petra Erick Fralick in Ames sent this on to me. It's good readin' about good eatin,' at least, according to the conservatives.Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can … Continue reading →

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Nolte Campaign Decision for 2008

Posted on April 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Nolte Campaign Decision for 2008 By Mark Nolte Dear Friends, I hope this note finds you all well. This is a tough note to write, but I have decided that I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions

Posted on April 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions By the Iowa Policy Project IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 11, 2007) – A tool to close corporate tax loopholes could save Iowa up to $100 million a year and … Continue reading →

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