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Vilsack Out, Anyone Else Up?

Posted on February 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Vilsack Out, Anyone Else Up? By Sam GarchikAs of 10:30 EST, Vilsack looks to quit the race. This opens up a lot of possibilitites for people in state, and I wonder who is going to take his spot as the … Continue reading →

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Adding Up the Minuses for Iowa in Proposed Budget

Posted on February 22, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Adding Up the Minuses for Iowa in Proposed Budget By Mike Owen The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) today released a report showing estimates of state-by-state cuts proposed in the President’s budget, for the coming year and the … Continue reading →

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Adding Up the Minuses for Iowa in Proposed Budget

Posted on February 22, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Adding Up the Minuses for Iowa in Proposed Budget By Mike Owen The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) today released a report showing estimates of state-by-state cuts proposed in the President’s budget, for the coming year and the … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on Iowa Senate Ag. Bill

Posted on February 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Iowa Senate Ag. Bill By the IFU Urgent action is needed to influence members of the Senate Ag Committee to get three bills out of committee and onto the Senate floor where they can be debated and … Continue reading →

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Where is Dr. Bill Rosberg when you need him?

Posted on February 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Where is Dr. Bill Rosberg when you need him? By Keith B. I have never forgotten a political science class I had taken at Kirkwood Community College and the lesson taught on new democracies.  Dr. Bill Rossberg implored upon us … Continue reading →

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Grassley’s Town Hall Meetings

Posted on February 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Grassley's Town Hall Meetings By Bill Broich, Des Moines Council CoordinatorSenator Grassley will begin his townhall meetings this week.  I encourage all Iowa Progressives to let him know that we are disappointed that he did not vote for a debate … Continue reading →

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Nolte – You Up for Another Run? [And Question for Deeth!]

Posted on February 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Nolte – You Up for Another Run? By Sam Garchik Popular Progressive had this first, then Deeth, then Iowa Progress. It's a week old by the time I got it, but hey. Greiner is leaving and Nolte, a one-time and … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Votes on Iraq Resolution, Senate Vote Stalled

Posted on February 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House Votes on Iraq Resolution, Senate Vote Stalled By Rapid Response   Let's give our congressional representatives some exposure….    Vote tally   HR 63:  Disapproving of the decision of the pResident announced on January 10, 2007 to deploy … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on February 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon After a balmy start to the New Year, February has blessed us with deliciously cold weather.  “Real winter,” as I like to call it.  Lately, I’ve even had to alter my practice of … Continue reading →

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DFA Training Academy in Cedar Rapids

Posted on February 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

    “The DFA training taught my campaign how to analyze voter data, how to establish real-world goals and benchmarks, and how to talk to voters, volunteers, and the media. Campaigning is a skill, and it's something that every progressive activist … Continue reading →

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