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Time for IFU Convention!

Posted on July 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Time for IFU Convention! By IFU Speakers to Include NFU President Tom Buis, Iowa Secretary of Ag Bill Northey, Kellogg Fellow Angie Tagtow It's convention time again! It's your chance to write policy for 2008-2009, learn from interesting speakers, visit … Continue reading →

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ACLU Sues Over Unconstitutional Dragnet Wiretapping Law

Posted on July 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU Sues Over Unconstitutional Dragnet Wiretapping Law By the ACLU Group Also Asks Secret Intelligence Court Not To Exclude Public From Any Proceedings On New Law’s Constitutionality The American Civil Liberties Union filed a landmark lawsuit Thursday to stop the … Continue reading →

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Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country

Posted on July 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country  By Plains Justice An independent financial expert testifying for a coalition of Iowa clean energy, environment, farm and public health organizations says that Alliant Energy's … Continue reading →

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This summer, give back to the community, get paid and learn a lot as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.

Posted on July 11, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

This summer, give back to the community, get paid and learn a lot as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. By VISTA Recent flooding in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area, often referred to as the Corridor, has left tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Political Tipsheet Upgrades Greenwald’s Chances

Posted on July 10, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Political Tipsheet Upgrades Greenwald's Chances by John Deeth, Iowa IndependentThis article originally came out last week The Cook Political Report newsletter today changed its ratings in 27 U.S. House races, with every change being in the Democratic Party's favor. One switch … Continue reading →

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Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard

Posted on July 9, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard By ICCI Iowa CCI sets sights on Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) This legislative session, 610 groups trying to gain influence over Iowa lawmakers have spent more than $8.5 million on special events, lobbying … Continue reading →

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Please take a moment to help us SAVE ARECIBO.

Posted on July 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Please take a moment to help us SAVE ARECIBO. By SETI@Home Arecibo Observatory, the world's largest radio telescope and the source for the SETI@home data that your computer analyzes, faces massive budget cuts that will END its ability to continue … Continue reading →

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Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard

Posted on July 7, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard By ICCI Iowa CCI sets sights on Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) This legislative session, 610 groups trying to gain influence over Iowa lawmakers have spent more than $8.5 million on special events, lobbying … Continue reading →

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Looking for Feingold Stance on Recent Legislation?

Posted on July 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Looking for Feingold Stance on Recent Legislation? By Sam Garchik I got this link from Sean Flaherty through the JC Dems discussion group on Yahoo. Check out what Russ has to say about the FISA vote. http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/2008/06/five_important/

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STATEMENT ON G.I. BILL, A PART OF THE SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL

Posted on July 4, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

STATEMENT ON G.I. BILL, A PART OF THE SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL By JAMES MOWRER, IOWA DIRECTOR, VOTEVETS.ORG With a pedigree and personal history like his, I continue to be shocked by Senator John McCain’s neglect of our returning veterans. … Continue reading →

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