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Iowa Independent Intro

Posted on May 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Independent Intro By Chase Martyn I want to thank everyone who made it to the free training we offered last weekend.  We had a great turnout, and everyone I spoke to thought it was a worthwhile experience, both for … Continue reading →

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Topsy Turvy Bus to Visit Scavo Alternative High School Monday, May 7th

Posted on May 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Topsy Turvy Bus to Visit Scavo Alternative High School Monday, May 7th By ISPOverturned School Bus Welded atop another Bus Demonstrates Upside Down Federal Budget PrioritiesDES MOINES TOPSY TURVY TOURScavo Alternative High School (1800 Grand)   11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.Nollen … Continue reading →

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Two Newcomers

Posted on May 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Two Newcomers By Sam GarchikCheck out the Iowa Independent. This is the long awaited blog from the Center for Independent Media, and it's looking mighty fine. They have a first rate staff, and are already covering stuff like the Pettengill … Continue reading →

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Ask Congress to protect us from dangerous drugs

Posted on May 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Ask Congress to protect us from dangerous drugs By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach DirectorOur nation's drugs safety program is broken.  In recent years the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been too cozy with the powerful prescription drug … Continue reading →

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Study Backs Moves on Preschool Access Signals New Iowa Initiative is Step Forward

Posted on May 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Study Backs Moves on Preschool Access Signals New Iowa Initiative is Step Forward By the Iowa Policy Project New legislation to expand access to preschool for Iowa children may be a step toward a stronger economy and fiscal balance, an … Continue reading →

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Support a Common Sense Budget and Protect Our Children’s Future

Posted on May 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Support a Common Sense Budget and Protect Our Children's Future By True MajorityCan you support the Budget Priorities Campaign with a gift of $25 or more?We'll send you 5 postcards with a special Mother's Day message that you can send … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s voters won an important victory on the last day of the General Assembly session!

Posted on May 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa's voters won an important victory on the last day of the General Assembly session! By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Friends, The House passed Senate File 369, and the bill should be signed by Governor Culver soon. By November 2008, … Continue reading →

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The Real Story Behind Our Recent Civil Rights Bill

Posted on April 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Real Story Behind Our Recent Civil Rights Bill By Christina ButtsBeing an ex-intern for the Iowa Senate Democrats and their team cheerleader/critic 🙂 , it sort of annoys me the inference that the Senate was the last to get … Continue reading →

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Environment Iowa : Think we can’t stop global warming? Wanna bet?

Posted on April 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Environment Iowa : Think we can't stop global warming? Wanna bet?  Nathaniel Baer, Enviornmental Iowa  You know what I ran across the other day while surfing the web? I found a website that will let you place bets on the … Continue reading →

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HOUSE LEADERS HAIL ‘HISTORIC’ 2007 SESSION

Posted on April 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

House Leaders Hail 'Historic' 2007 Session By Mark Langgin, House Dems House leaders hailed the 2007 legislative session as 'historic' as the 2007 session came to a close on Saturday evening. “The 2007 legislative session will be remembered for renewing … Continue reading →

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