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An Iowan in Copenhagen

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Trish Nelson

An Iowan in Copenhagen  by Simeon TalleyThe climate change talks taking place in Copenhagen are on life support. One week in to the conference, and with one week to go, progress towards a worthwhile climate change deal has been slow.  … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Could Senator Harkin’s Proposal to Limit the Filibuster Keep Joe Lieberman from Spoiling Our Health Care Reform?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Could Senator Harkin's Proposal to Limit the Filibuster Keep Joe Lieberman from Spoiling Our Health Care Reform? by Alta Price, M.D.Is anyone else as frustrated with Joe Lieberman as I am? (I guess Howard Dean is … Continue reading →

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President Obama Reverses Bush Anti-Labor Policies; Jobs Still Needed

Posted on December 14, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

President Obama Reverses Bush Anti-Labor Policies; Jobs Still Needed by Tracy KurowskiAs I reflect on President Obama’s first year in office, it’s difficult for me to not think about the painful chapter on post-Apartheid South Africa in Naomi Klein’s book … Continue reading →

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Update on Grassley and the Family, Uganda and Gays

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Update on Grassley and the Family, Uganda and Gays On Wednesday, BFIA posted an action alert by Alta Price, M.D., calling on Iowans to ask Senator Grassley to use his Family connections to save gays in Uganda.  On Thursday, Rachel … Continue reading →

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Shock Doctrine Author Naomi Klein Addresses Packed Hall at Copenhagen

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Shock Doctrine Author Naomi Klein Addresses Packed Hall at Copenhagen DemocracyNow.org  Naomi Klein: Fate of Planet Rests on Mass Movement for Climate Justice Hundreds of activists from across the globe are gathering every day in downtown Copenhagen for the people’s … Continue reading →

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National Journal: Braley Fast Rising Star

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Trish Nelson

National Journal:  Braley Fast Rising Star The Des Moines RegisterBruce Braley’s got a bright future, according to congressional and political insiders surveyed by National Journal.In fact, the second-term Iowa congressman from Waterloo is seen as one of Washington’s top 5, … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's View of Afghanistan

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's View of Afghanistan by Paul Deaton When I hear people talking about the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan I shake my head. We should be marking the 30th anniversary of our Afghanistan policy because we have … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Howard Dean Comments on the Senate Bill Compromise

Posted on December 10, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Howard Dean Comments on the Senate Bill Compromise by Alta Price, M.D.There are so many stories about what is going on in the Senate, it is hard to know what to believe. However, you can always … Continue reading →

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Ask Senator Grassley to Use His Family Connections to Save Gays in Uganda

Posted on December 9, 2009 by altapricehome

Ask Senator Grassley to Use His Family Connections to Save Gays in Uganda by Alta Price, M.D.Having had the foresight (or perhaps just the good luck) to take this snowy day off from work, I have a little time to … Continue reading →

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Interview With Iowa Ag Sec Candidate Francis Thicke – Part IV

Posted on December 9, 2009 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Jay Mattsson] Today in the final segment of BFIA’s exclusive interview with Francis Thicke, the candidate discusses slander campaigns, sustainable farming systems, President Obama, and more.  Click here to read Part I     Part II        Part III … Continue reading →

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