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Iowa’s Minimum Wage Increase and the EITC

Posted on March 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa's Minimum Wage Increase By Mike Owen, IPPIowa lawmakers earlier this year passed a minimum wage increase, the first phase of which will take effect in about two weeks. Many also have supported an expansion of Iowa’s Earned Income Tax … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on March 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Like many Americans, I’m increasingly concerned about global warming.  With the recent release of a special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, there is no longer any doubt:  the scientific community … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids By Sheri Divers Building on the momentum of the 2006 electoral victories, Democracy for America will launch its national 2007 … Continue reading →

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Where Are My Taxes Going?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Where Are My Taxes Going? By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach Director A thought occurred to me as I prepared my taxes — where is my money going? Will my taxes pay for the best safety equipment and supplies … Continue reading →

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FARM BILL LISTENING SESSIONS

Posted on March 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FARM BILL LISTENING SESSIONS By Tom Harkin   Sponsored By   U.S. SENATOR TOM HARKIN Chairman, Senate Agriculture Committee   Saturday, March 24, 2007   9:30 a.m. – North Scott High School Cafeteria 200 South First Street Eldridge, Iowa   … Continue reading →

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DFA Training in CR on March 24/25

Posted on March 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training in CR on March 24/25 By Arshad Hasan, Training Director DFA Training AcademyThe DFA Training Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is nearing capacity. Dozens of progressives from throughout the region have already signed up for this two day … Continue reading →

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Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor

Posted on March 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor By Stephany HoffeltThe Iowa Health Freedom Act is designed to follow the lead of progressive states such as Minnesota, California and others in allowing citizens … Continue reading →

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Enact Election Day Registration in Iowa!

Posted on March 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Enact Election Day Registration in Iowa! By ICAN Antiquated Iowa state law requires people to register 10 days before an election. Just when a race gets interesting, it's too late.   It's time for Iowa to take away the barriers and … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa Weekly Round-Up

Posted on March 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'M for Iowa Weekly Round-Up By I'M for Iowa I’m giving a talk this Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Student Center, 1150 28th Street in Des Moines.  It’s the annual Stringfellow Lecture, and the … Continue reading →

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Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines

Posted on March 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines By Stevie Converse Join us at our forum Saturday March 10 at the Clive City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Cable Franchise Fees Des Moines Register March 6, 2007 … Continue reading →

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