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Help Fight Public Help for Cable TV Companies

Posted on March 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

By Mike Brau As you may have read, the Iowa Senate recently passed SF 544 which would change how communities franchise cable TV providers.  Under the proposed law new entrants, specifically Qwest, would be given an opportunity to by-pass the … Continue reading →

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Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns..

Posted on March 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns Eric Fralick and Tom Lindsey wrote great columns this past weekend. Fralick's was in the Register, Lindsey's on Political Fallout. Fralick first, then Lindsey What Bullying is All About: In Commentary or Teen Culture, … Continue reading →

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Correction to VOICE List

Posted on March 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Correction to VOICE List The subcommittee considering VOICE included one wrong name.  Instead of Republican Dwayne Alons, the Republican member of the subcommittee is Rod Roberts.  He can be reached at: Rod.Roberts@legis.state.ia.us or by calling the House Switchboard at (515) … Continue reading →

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Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS! By Sam GarchikCheck out what COTCI had to say about the DFA Training in Cedar Rapids. First this on Loebsack, then this on Tom and Christy. Also, be sure to follow-up on the action … Continue reading →

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Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots

Posted on March 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots Fellow Iowans,IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FACTORY FARMS IN IOWA,YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED TODAY!A newly proposed bill, House File 873, presents COMMONSENSE LEGISLATION that would require large-scale confinements in your county … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy

Posted on March 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with the Following Guest Speakers By Rapid Response  Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America,   Dave Loebsack, Congressman for Iowa's 2nd District Selden Spencer, candidate for Congress in Iowa's 4th District, Tom and … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Book Tour Trail

Posted on March 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Notes from the Book Tour Trail By Mike Palecek“You can't arrest me, I'm on a book tour.” — Michael Moore Hello. I am somebody from Nebraska who now lives in Iowa, who will soon be taking a country drive, a … Continue reading →

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Latham Should Stick to Selling Seeds

Posted on March 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Latham Should Stick to Selling Seeds By Sam GarchikHow many Iowans have to die for Tom Latham to stay in office? No, this isn't a riddle, just a shout out to the Daily Kos for giving us a list of … Continue reading →

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PCCI Fundraising Dinner on Monday, March 26

Posted on March 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

PCCI Fund Raising Dinner on Monday, March 26 By Vern Naffier Greetings! You may have already received announcement regarding the Fund Raising Dinner of the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa, which is coming up this Monday, March 26. If so, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Selden Spencer

Posted on March 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Breakfast with Selden Spencer By The DFIA Training Academy Organizers Tom Latham wants you to pay thousands to have breakfast with him. Selden Spencer only wants your time. Our DFA training academy starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24th.  … Continue reading →

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