Category Archives: Jobs

The Financial End-game

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Financial End-game Slowly Plays Out by Nigel Maund, Safehaven.com … the Sudden Systemic Implosion which will usher in the Brave New World “Capitalism requires people to be quiet souls in the workplace and wild pagans at the cash register” … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About

Posted on May 31, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About by John Drury Iowa Senate Democratic leader and potential gubernatorial candidate Mike Gronstal was in Mason City the other day. He apparently is on a tour of the state looking for press and support … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts In Iowa

Posted on May 24, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

This is one of those days where I just can’t seem to focus on a single topic, so I’ll pull out my cup of noon coffee and throw out a few random thoughts. End of Legislative Session: The good news … Continue reading →

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Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs

Posted on May 18, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs by Caroline Vernon IEA Warns of Coming Power Failures United Press International The Paris-based International Energy Agency has said Europe and North America could face power blackouts this summer. The agency said utility groups … Continue reading →

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State Politicians Call For More Casinos in Iowa

Posted on May 17, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

State Politicians Call For More Casinos in Iowa For all the disagreement at the statehouse these days, there is one thing that Iowa politicians seem to rally around – give the state more casinos! Iverson, of Dows, suggested that regulators … Continue reading →

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Iowa Wind Farms Save Money, Energy; Iowa House OKs Wind Energy Tax Credit

Posted on May 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Wind Farms Save Money, Energy by Steve Nicoles, KCRG-TV9 News (Cedar Rapids) — Iowa is breezing by other states when it comes to generating power with wind. According to the American Wind Energy Association the state ranks third in … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Council Should Just Say No to Corporate Outlaw #1: Wal-Mart

Posted on May 16, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City Council Should Just Say NO To Corporate Outlaw #1: Wal-Mart Press-Citizen.com The following is an excerpt from a Guest Opinion that appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen by Gary Sanders On Tuesday, the Iowa City Council will … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers’ Markets Create Positive Economic Impact

Posted on May 13, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Farmers' Markets Create Positive Economic Impact Newswise.com Farmers' markets not only are a great place to get fresh produce, flowers and baked goods, they also may generate an estimated $20.8 million in sales and more than 325 jobs for … Continue reading →

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Potential SSI Cuts Target Nations Most Vulnerable

Posted on May 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Who Will Get the Lifeboats? Potential SSI Cuts Target Nation’s Most Vulnerable Guest Opinion in the Cedar Rapids Gazette By Sarah Walz, Iowa Policy Project There used to be an expression that went, “Women and children first.” The idea was … Continue reading →

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SS Proposals and Counter-Proposals

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

SS Proposals and Counter-Proposals There was an interesting proposal floated yesterday by Robert Ball, a former Social Security Commissioner. Mr. Ball's plan deals with the fiscal status of Social Security, which he claims is a simple problem to address: There … Continue reading →

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