Category Archives: Congress

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa

Posted on December 9, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa Iowa Policy Project senior research consultant Colin Gordon has issued a  new report for the IPP, “Prescriptions and Placebos: Fixing Health Care in Iowa.”To view the report, see:<http://www.iowafiscal.org/2006docs/061127-health-full-format.pdf&gt; To view the executive summary, … Continue reading →

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People Party vs. Money Party: Who’s Who Among the Democrats

Posted on December 6, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

People Party vs. Money Party: Who's Who Among the Democrats By David Sirota, AlterNetThe fact that our nation's politics is divided not between Democrats and Republicans but between the People Party and the Money Party is obvious to anyone who … Continue reading →

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The Great Victory – Crushing the Developing Myths

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Great Victory – crushing the developing myths This artcile is about as succinct an analysis/commentary on Tuesday's results that I've come across so far… by Glenn Greenwald The outcome of this election — even with the not-yet-fully-finalized Senate victories … Continue reading →

Posted in Candidates, Civil Liberties, Clean Elections, Congress, Democracy for America, DFQC, GOP, Main Page, Media Bias, National News, Progressive Community | 2 Comments

Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 21, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry By Caroline VernonI can’t tell you how excited I was to finally be able to attend a Harkin Steak Fry. For the past two years, since I became … Continue reading →

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Punch Clock Campaign

Posted on September 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Punch Clock Campaign By Kate Herbst, The Sunlight Foundation  Hello, My name is Kate Herbst, an intern here at the Sunlight Foundation, and I am writing to let you all in on the organization’s most recent efforts to bring transparency … Continue reading →

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