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Nussle’s Record on Education

Posted on September 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Nussle's Record on Education By Erin Seidler, IDP Jim Nussle revealed his plan to cut education funding and “accomplish consolidation” during an appearance before the Institute for Tomorrow's Workforce last week in Des Moines.  The Des Moines Register noted … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on September 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Message from Ed Fallon From Ed Fallon   Dear Friend, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  A new debate on higher education is shaping up at our state universities, and we should all be paying attention to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Energy Expo

Posted on September 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

 Iowa Energy Expo By Cliff Day The 15th annual Energy Expo will be held this weekend, September 9 & 10, at Solon High School in Solon, Iowa.  The theme for this year’s Energy Expo is “Energizing Iowa’s Communities”.  An admission … Continue reading →

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Thom Hartmann of Air America on KXIC Every Night

Posted on September 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Thom Hartmann of Air America on  KXIC Every Night By Mike CarberryI met with KXIC program director, Joe Nugent last Thurs. He told me that Thom would be on KXIC starting yesterday.I’ve been laid up with a back problem … Continue reading →

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Peacefest to be Held in Iowa City

Posted on September 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Peacefest to be Held in Iowa City By Peacefest Iowa 2006 EAT, DRINK, AND LISTEN TO SUPPORT PEACEFEST! Thai FlavorsFundraiser: Tuesday, September 5thEat at Thai Flavors on Tuesday, September 5th for lunch and/or dinnner; part of the proceeds will … Continue reading →

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NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle!

Posted on September 5, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle! By Culver for Governor Ad Reveals Nussle’s Real Record on Education, Shifting Positions on Consolidation Dance fever is breaking out in Iowa today, as people across the state are learning the … Continue reading →

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ACLU fights Bush’s Grab for Power

Posted on September 3, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  ACLU fights Bush's Grab for Power By Rachel Perone     Hello, all! As you know, next week Congress returns from recess, and at the top of their agenda is passing legislation that would attempt to retroactively legitimize President … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on September 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Message from Ed Fallon   By Ed Fallon   Dear Friends,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   There are 69 days until November 7.  That may sound like a long time, but in politics….it’s crunch time.  The … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG : Tell Congress to remember the lessons of Katrina

Posted on September 1, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa PIRG : Tell Congress to remember the lessons of Katrina By Alana Stamas Hi , As America observes the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we remember those who lost their lives, the ongoing challenge of rebuilding the Gulf … Continue reading →

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FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I

Posted on August 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I By Ro Foege Des Moines, Iowa “State Representative Ro Foege of Mount Vernon encouraged families without health care to sign up their children for the Healthy and Well … Continue reading →

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