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The Bushplosion

Posted on November 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Bushplosion By Sam Garchik Check out this posting by The Coffeehouse. The writer points out that this is only the second flip of Congress in a generation, and only the second time since 1954 that the House has switched … Continue reading →

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Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership?

Posted on November 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership? By the Iowa Policy Project As Iowa's investment in public education declined over a 13-year period, the stateʼs position as a leader in student achievement also declined, a new report shows. “Actions taken by the … Continue reading →

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Engineered crops need study

Posted on November 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Engineered crops need study By Chris Petersen, President, Iowa Farmers Union This was sent on to me by the IFU. It appeared as a Letter in Iowa Farmer Today. To the editor: Iowa agriculture secretary candidate Bill Northey this summer … Continue reading →

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Russ Ends 08 Run; Who Will Carry the Progressive Banner?

Posted on November 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Russ Ends 08 Run; Who Will Carry the Progressive Banner? By Russ Feingold Well. With Feingold out, we have Villsack and TBD. Who will carry the progressive banner? By the way, check out this from KK on the GOP in … Continue reading →

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PCCI Promises to Continue Working

Posted on November 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

PCCI Promises to Continue Working By PCCI Their Website address is http://www.iowaprogressives.org We have just come through a momentous 2006 midterm election, a vital and crucial event in the American political process. That process does not end with elections but … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Dear Friends, With the general election finally over, I again would like to thank everyone who supported my campaign and the campaigns of other good candidates. This January, at both the state … Continue reading →

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Update on Voting in Iowa’s 2006 Election

Posted on November 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Update on Voting in Iowa's 2006 Election By Iowans for Voting Integrity Dear Iowa Voter, Congratulations on making it through the season of campaign television ads. We offer two important notes on yesterday's elections. First, in Iowa's State Senate … Continue reading →

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Loebsack’s Going to DC, and Other Dem Victories

Posted on November 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Loebsack's Going to DC (and other dem victories) By Sam Garchik Dave Loebsack ran a great, dignified campaign against a tough opponent, and did what no other challenger could do in 30 years. He beat Jim Leach. Way to go … Continue reading →

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Final Election Day Post

Posted on November 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Final Election Day Post By Sam Garchik First off, a note about Voting Challenges. Sean Flaherty at IVI writes this: Dear Iowa Voter, There has been an update to the national system for reporting problems on election day. Here are … Continue reading →

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Beware the Attack Robo-Call from Northey

Posted on November 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Beware the Attack Robo-Call from Northey By Sam Garchik (with response) I was listening to 102.9, the top 40 station in Cedar Rapids, when the GOP attack on O'Brien came on. That's kind of a weird place to air that, … Continue reading →

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