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Iowa PIRG : Support Safer Alternatives

Posted on May 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa PIRG : Support Safer Alternatives By Meshawn AyalaImagine if a hazardous chemical plant in your community exploded into flames and sent clouds of chemical-laden smoke into the air. And during the fire, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers didn't know … Continue reading →

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Take the Bus to the US Social Forum Jun 27th

Posted on May 17, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Take the Bus to the US Social Forum June 27thMark Your Calendars for the Progressive Event of the Year! By Caroline Vernon PACG is working on securing a bus (or two) to take a large Iowa contingent to Atlanta, Georgia … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit. We … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT – CALL THE GOVERNOR TODAY AND ASK FOR A HALT TO BUILDING NEW COAL PLANTS – 515-281-5211

Posted on May 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ACTION ALERT – CALL THE GOVERNOR TODAY AND ASK FOR A HALT TO BUILDING NEW COAL PLANTS – 515-281-5211 By Plains Justice On Tuesday, May 15th, New Jersey's LS Power plans to apply for their permits to build a 750MW … Continue reading →

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Senate File 601 – Child Care Provider Payments

Posted on May 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Senate File 601 – Child Care Provider Payments By The IFL Dear Readers,URGENT! PLEASE CONTACT GOVERNOR CULVER!Registered child care providers play an essential role in our economy, making it possible for parents to earn a living, while giving tens of … Continue reading →

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Pass the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act

Posted on May 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Pass the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Friends,National legislation to protect the accuracy of our elections is a step closer to becoming law. HR 811, a bill requiring voter-verified paper records, random hand count … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley, Protect Medicare Beneficiaries, NOT Drug Company Profits!

Posted on May 12, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Senator Grassley, Protect Medicare Beneficiaries, NOT Drug Company Profits! By Caroline VernonOn Thursday, May 10th, a coalition of concerned citizens representing various organizations came together to hold a press conference in front of Senator Charles Grassley’s downtown Davenport office. The … Continue reading →

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Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation?

Posted on May 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation? By Francis Thicke Proponents of reinstating local control of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) approached this year’s legislative session with great optimism. After years of being thwarted the by the … Continue reading →

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“Our Common Values Workshop” to be Held in Cedar Rapids

Posted on May 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Our Common Values Workshop” to be Held in Cedar Rapids By Sue AstleyEver felt like your highest values justice, equality, the common good have somehow gone missing from mainstream political conversation?Ever noticed that some core right-wing ideas have … Continue reading →

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FHA Loans and Credit

Posted on May 8, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FHA Loans and Credit By Nick Hogan Senate Hearings Last week a bill meant to expand and modernize the role of the FHA in the housing market and possibly save thousands of Americans from having to default on their loans … Continue reading →

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