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Ed Fallon Visits The Mill

Posted on May 3, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Ed Fallon Visits The Mill by Gary Klein Despite being a Tuesday evening, the energy was palpable at Iowa City's famed (and intimate) nightspot “The Mill” as well over 100 people anticipated Ed Fallon's arrival in a smoke-free, but … Continue reading →

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GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT

Posted on May 1, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT by Bob Chambers (pictured above)   Steve King’s most recent venomous rant (Des Moines Register, April 27) concerning a May 1 work walkout by immigrants, legal and illegal, across the nation, will go down in … Continue reading →

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Fallon vs. The American Idol Factor

Posted on April 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Fallon vs. The American Idol Factor By Mark Nolte   When the topic of the gubernatorial race comes up in conversations at coffee shops, salons, fence posts and county Democratic committee meetings across the state a common phrase is invariably … Continue reading →

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Feingold’s Visit to Iowa City

Posted on April 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Feingold's Visit to Iowa City By Sam Garchik Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold came to Iowa City yesterday to remind us that we need to do everything we can to elect Dave Loebsack.  “There are critical moments when we are deciding … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on April 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup by Sam Garchik First, a death and a birth.  Who's Makin Bacon is quitting the business.  It will be sad to see him go.  The rest of us will try to carry on as best we can. The … Continue reading →

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The Course is Changing!

Posted on April 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Course is Changing! by Sam Garchik According to the Hill, the Course is Being Changed!  Open debate on Iraq is coming to a legislative body near you!  Excellent work by Michelle Vanderhoff, who kept me up to speed on … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Posted on April 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban By Sam Garchik This just in, courtesy of Linda.  The GOP is trying, once again, to make same-sex marriage an issue in the state.  According to an article posted today in the Advocate, … Continue reading →

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Feingold’s Schedule in Iowa

Posted on April 25, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Feingold's Trip to Iowa   by Sam Garchik   I basically cribbed this from the press release, but here it is: Presidential contenders coming to Iowa to stump for candidates:   U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will be traveling to Iowa … Continue reading →

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New Champions for Local Control Legislation: Farmers

Posted on April 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

New Champions for Local Control Legislation: Farmers ________________________________________By Mark Nolte Until recently the issue of local control was a movement aimed at keeping environmentally detrimental factory style hog confinement operations away from Iowa communities and farms.  Citing issues of water table … Continue reading →

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DFA-Link Endorsement Page

Posted on April 23, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA-Link Endorsement Page by Sam Garchik Denise O'Brien was the latest person to contact me about support for her campaign.  In fairness to those who have taken steps to make themselves available, I have decided to post a link to the DFA … Continue reading →

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