Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

Dr. Susan Wood to Speak in Des Moines on Thursday, Jan. 5, on Women’s Health, Emergency Contraception and the FDA

Posted on January 4, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Dr. Susan Wood to Speak in Des Moines on Thursday, Jan. 5, on Women's Health, Emergency Contraception and the FDA Dr. Susan Wood will be speaking at Drake University (Bulldog Theatre) on Thursday, January 5th.  This event is free and … Continue reading →

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Women Voters See Health Care as Moral Issue

Posted on December 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Women Voters See Health Care as Moral Issue CQ.com by Gregory L. Giroux Health care has long been a paramount policy issue for voters – and one on which the Democratic Party traditionally has polled decidedly more favorably than … Continue reading →

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Destitute But Still A Believer In Intelligent Design

Posted on December 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Destitute But Still A Believer In 'Intelligent Design' MinutemanMedia.Org – op-ed voices of reason   by Donald Kaul   Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington columnist for the Des Moines Register.   I’ve been retired five years now (I … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque

Posted on December 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair taxes, and a healthy future for our community Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:00-8:30 … Continue reading →

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Why the Campaign to Change Walmart is so Important

Posted on November 27, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Why the Campaign to change Walmart is so Important by Caroline Vernon The last time I shopped at Walmart was about a year ago. I remember thinking how wonderfully convenient it was that I could purchase my groceries, my … Continue reading →

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Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting!

Posted on November 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Tuesday, November 157:00-8:30 PM    Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 … Continue reading →

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Word-Up! DNA Can Be Reprogrammed By Words

Posted on October 21, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Word-Up! DNA Can Be Influenced And Reprogrammed By Words And Frequencies From http://www.quantumbalancing.com This gives a whole new meaning to the power of “the word”. And to think of all the times I spoke to how lame I am! OK… … Continue reading →

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NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls

Posted on October 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls SECOND ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 , 8:00am – 6:00pm Valley Lutheran High School 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, Ia. Energy Healing and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Hog Confinements Built at Record Pace

Posted on September 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Hog Confinements Built at Record Pace by Perry Beeman, Des Moines Register.com The number of large sites continues to grow, despite their neighbors' concerns Iowa this year set a record for new large-scale livestock confinements, as neighbors and critics … Continue reading →

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Going Organic Can Shield Children From Pesticides

Posted on September 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Going Organic Can Shield Children From Pesticides by Marla Cone, LATimes.com Switching to organic foods provides children “dramatic and immediate” protection from pesticides that are widely used on a variety of crops, according to a study by a team of … Continue reading →

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