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Green Bike Tour This Weekend

Posted on September 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Green Bike Tour This Weekend By Kristi Lohmeier Kristi Lohmeier here from the Iowa Policy Project and as the lead organizer for our Green Bike Tour 2007 I come to you with a small favor that could help make the … Continue reading →

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One small step for Congress…A giant leap for our future

Posted on September 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

There are times in history when nations or people reach a turning point. When opportunities or challenges present themselves – and they can't be ignored. Moments when decisive action is not only warranted, but becomes a moral obligation.As a country, … Continue reading →

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Still having trouble with BLOG HARBOR, so…This comes from Flaherty at IVI

Posted on September 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

BACKGROUND ON IOWA'S 2006 GUBERNATORIAL UNDERVOTES BY COUNTY VOTING EQUIPMENT (By Sean Flaherty at IVI) * In the November 2006 election, Iowa had 21 counties that used only paper ballots and optical scan at the precinct. These counties served voters … Continue reading →

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“Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

Posted on September 13, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

DFA National Action: Ask the Media to “Tell the Truth” about the War The following Media Advisory was sent to all local media in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas of Eastern Iowa: Scheduled Event — Davenport, IA   Event:        “Tell the Truth” … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY We Need Your Help Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is currently working on two homes and in order to keep on schedule we need volunteers on site this week. If you are available, your help would be … Continue reading →

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Note from Ed Fallon

Posted on September 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Note from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon I’d like your help with four matters related to education.   1. VOTE IN TOMORROW’S SCHOOL ELECTION Tomorrow, September 11, every registered voter in Iowa can make a difference in the quality of … Continue reading →

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PACG Fall Summit – Spiritual Progressives Conference

Posted on September 9, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action for the Common Good – Quad Cities Fall Summit Spiritual Progressives Conference Theme: Living Our Faith:  Integrating Values & Politics in the Heartland Friday – Saturday, November 2 & 3, 2007First Congregational Church – United Church of Christ2201 … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

MY BLOG HARBOR IS STILL NOT WORKING, SO IM GOING BACK TO THE EMAIL FOR POSTS: THIS FROM IPIRG What do you have in common with the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and the New England Journal of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Talks Back on Foreign Policy

Posted on September 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Talks Back on Foreign Policy By Erin Finucane, Better World Campaign The Better World Campaign, together with the Iowa United Nations Association, is hosting a series of five forums in Iowa’s Congressional Districts. Each forum will give Iowans an … Continue reading →

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House to Vote This Week on Protecting 2008 Election

Posted on September 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

House to Vote This Week on Protecting 2008 Election By Sean Flaherty, Iowans for Voting IntegritySo who's up for watching the Presidential election returns on November 4, 2008 hoping that electronic voting machines across the country work properly? Anyone? That's … Continue reading →

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