Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Iowa High Court: Neighbors May Sue Hog Farmer

Posted on June 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa High Court: Neighbors May Sue Hog Farmer Des Moines Register Almost overlooked last week in the hoopla surrounding the Iowa Values Fund was this bit of good news from the Iowa Supreme Court. A state law that shields a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor: Maytag Strike

Posted on June 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Maytag workers in Iowa may face same fate as Hoover employees Cantonrep.com, Canton, Ohio My prayers go to my brothers and sisters in Newton, Iowa, who have gone on strike. I hope they are braced for the worst. Plans seem … Continue reading →

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Iowa teenager might be youngest elector

Posted on June 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Teenager Might Be Youngest Elector Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Kiran Patel is working at a fast-food restaurant this summer to pay for her freshman year of college, but she could have a much bigger … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Bridge The Gap For Health Care Rally Report

Posted on June 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Rally hopes to bridge gap in health insurance Iowa City Press-Citizen Health care was the focus Saturday at Hubbard Park as about 300 people rallied for improved access to health care insurance for all. Bridge the Gap, highlighted by a … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Math Error A Blow To Wind Farms

Posted on June 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa: Math Error A Blow To Wind Farms Omaha World-Herald DES MOINES (AP) – A bill that sailed through the Iowa Legislature on the final day of the session contained a mathematical error that wipes out tax breaks intended for … Continue reading →

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Harkin Leads Senate in Unanimous Vote Demanding Political Balance on American Forces Radio and Television Service

Posted on June 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Harkin Leads Senate in Unanimous Vote Demanding Political Balance on American Forces Radio and Television Service Democracy Radio WASHINGTON — Democracy Radio and Media Matters for America yesterday lauded Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and the entire United States Senate for … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Environment

Posted on June 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

River Lock Bill Support High Plains Journal   OMAHA (DTN) Politicians, an environmental group, and producers joined forces yesterday to show support for a bill which would modernize locks on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The National Corn Growers Association … Continue reading →

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Iowa Values Fund Fallout

Posted on June 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Values Fund Fallout John Drury, Democratic Candidate for Iowa State Senate, District 6, Comments on the Values Fund This is indeed bad news for Iowans and points to the serious problems that exist in the Iowa Legislature with partisan … Continue reading →

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Will Labor Take the Wal-Mart Challenge?

Posted on June 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Will Labor Take the Wal-Mart Challenge?The Nation“Staying union free is a full-time commitment. Unless union prevention is a goal equal to other objectives within an organization, the goal will usually not be attained. The commitment to stay union free must … Continue reading →

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Statement from Gov. Vilsack About The Supreme Court’s Nullification of the Iowa Values Fund

Posted on June 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Statement from Gov. Vilsack About The Supreme Court's Nullification of the Iowa Values Fund DES MOINES – ” We respect and will fully comply with the Court's ruling. ” I am proud that the Iowa Values Fund has been an … Continue reading →

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