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Nussle’s Extremism is Wrong for Iowa!

Nussle's Extremism is Wrong for Iowa! By the JC Dems To:  Voters of Iowa Nussle's Extremism Is Wrong For Iowa. Choice, stem cell research, and the minimum wage: the differences between the candidates for Iowa Governor are clear! An Overview … Continue reading

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Message from Ed Fallon

  Message from Ed Fallon     By Ed Fallon   Dear Friends, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  Last week, I met with Iowans for Voting Integrity and learned of the latest concerns with electronic voting machines. … Continue reading

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Farmers Needed for Harvest of Hope Winter Farmers’ Markets

  Farmers Needed for Harvest of Hope Winter Farmers' Markets By the Iowa Farmers Union “Harvest of Hope winter farmers’ market sales will begin happening at Iowa churches this November!  Harvest of Hope sales, which started in Iowa only last … Continue reading

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Braley Attacked by Enron Lobbyist

Braley Attacked by Enron Lobbyist By Rapid Reponse A well connected Enron lobbyist has entered the First District Congressional race funding negative campaign ads against Bruce Braley.  Sue Walden, a former lobbyist for Enron, is listed in IRS documents as … Continue reading

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Pick Iowa in the PPF Challenge

Pick Iowa in the PPF Challenge By The Progressive Patriot's Fund Greetings, I'm proud to announce that because of your financial support earlier this month, today is the beginning of our new “Pick a Progressive Party” event.  Instead of featuring … Continue reading

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Message from Ed Fallon

  Message From Ed Fallon     By Ed Fallon <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  If you thought the fight over eminent domain was over, you’re in for a disappointment. The City of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 … Continue reading

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JOESBRAIC to be Held Next Weekend in IC

JOESBRAIC to be Held Next Weekend in IC By Joe Bolkcom Dear Friends, I am hosting a family leisure ride to celebrate our existing local recreational trails and the cooperative effort between city, county, state, federal officials and advocates to … Continue reading

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NRCC Ads Backing Lamberti are Funded by Alleged Sexual Predator Republican Congressman

NRCC Ads Backing Lamberti are Funded by Alleged Sexual Predator Republican Congressman By Mark Daley One more note on this topic:  Jim Nussle's senior counsel, Pete Jeffries, was communications director for Dennis Hastert as late as spring 2005. It would … Continue reading

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Rapid Response Needs Your Help Fighting Off GOP Attacks

Rapid Response Needs Your Help Fighting Off GOP Attacks By Ellen Ballas, Alan Bernard, and Trish Nelson Ellen, In Wed. Oct. 4th CR Gazette there was a LTE, the text which is set out below, regarding an article reporting on comments … Continue reading

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Congressional candidates should support real solutions to American’s energy problems

  Congressional candidates should support real solutions to American’s energy problems By Alana Stmas (IPIRG) and Rob Sargent (U.S. PIRG). This is being sent out to Editorial Boards Across the State Encouraging them to support candidates that want to improve our … Continue reading

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