Category Archives: Local Events

Join Ed Fallon’s Campaign for Governor

Posted on April 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Join Ed Fallon's Campaign for Governor A Message from Rep. Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) Many thanks to the over 400 people who came to the official kick-off of my campaign at the State Capitol earlier this month!  The energy and … Continue reading →

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KGAN Airs Sinclair’s Diatribe Against Iowa Citian: Broadcast Ethics Continue to Erode

Posted on April 16, 2005 by Trish Nelson

KGAN Airs Sinclair's Diatribe Against Iowa Citian:  Broadcast Ethics Continue to Erode The following appeared as a guest opinion in the  Iowa City Press-Citizen. By Charles Miller and Eileen Finnegan Imagine that you are at home at the end of … Continue reading →

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Progressive Action in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action in the Quad Cities by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action For The Common Good is a group of Quad Cities citizens who are committed to working together in order to rebuild an active community interested in promoting progressive values … Continue reading →

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The Solar Winds Blow Hot

Posted on April 10, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

The Solar Winds Blow Hot   The Solar Winds blow hot.  The Solar Winds blow fast.  Oh, to capture the Big Breeze. Here, as we rotate on our above average orb, we are in need of solutions to cut the … Continue reading →

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Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don’t Nix It” Social Security Tour

Posted on April 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don't Nix It” Social Security Tour Harkin.Senate.Gov Contributed by Ellen Ballas WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin announced that he and his staff will embark on a Fix It, Don’t Nix It Social Security … Continue reading →

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Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide

Posted on April 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife is urging you to attend a public forum on atrazine – one of the most widely used corn herbicides in the United States. Atrazine … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon Set to Announce Gubernatorial Run This Saturday

Posted on April 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Ed Fallon Set to Announce Gubernatorial Run This Saturday A message from Rep. Ed Fallon (D-Polk): Dear Friends, I will announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor at a rally on Saturday, April 9th, from noon – 2:00 … Continue reading →

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Protest Bush at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, March 30th

Posted on March 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Protest Bush at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, March 30th Junta puppet George W. Bush is coming to speak at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, March 30, in Johnson Hall at 12:15 p.m.  Loyal Americans who … Continue reading →

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Cornell Prof Considers Run Against Leach

Posted on March 24, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Cornell Prof Considers Run Against Leach by Professor David Loebsack, Cornell College This seems like the appropriate time to begin to go at least semi-public with my “exploration” of a run against Leach in '06.  Many of you know me … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Town Meetings with Congressman Leach Representing the Second District of Iowa

Posted on March 20, 2005 by Trish Nelson

This Week’s Town Meetings with Congressman Leach Representing the Second District of Iowa “Social Security is the most important safety net program ever developed.  Whatever approach is adopted, the goal must be fairness and equity.  Maintenance of commitments to current … Continue reading →

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