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Message From Ed Fallon

Posted on February 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message From Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon As the first month of the 2007 legislative session ends, it’s encouraging to see the Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) initiative receiving serious attention.  More and more Iowans are weighing in on the … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom Harkin to Address Local Foods Conference

Posted on February 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Senator Tom Harkin to Address Local Foods Conference By Matt Russell Iowans Gather to Shape Future of Food in Iowa Farmers, consumers, educators, public health professionals, and students will join policy makers in a discussion about the future of Iowa … Continue reading →

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The Real McCain

Posted on January 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Real McCain Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films This has been floating around the Blogosphere, and needs to be put up here as well. Dear activists, colleagues, and friends, We at Brave New Films are becoming increasingly concerned that … Continue reading →

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Jochum Would Open Iowa Elections

Posted on January 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Jochum Would Open Iowa Elections By Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters Dubuque Representative Pam Jochum has filed two bills that would open Iowa elections to more voters and more candidates. HSB 46 allows voters to register at the polls. This change … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Over the past week, the work that Lynn, Carol and I have focused on includes organizational restructuring, constituent service (more on this next week), candidate recruitment and legislative action.  In this week’s update, … Continue reading →

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ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day in Des Moines By Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) has reserved a passenger van to transport Quad City activists to Des Moines next Monday, January 29th. We will be joining other … Continue reading →

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The People Have Spoken – Quad Cities Peace March on Saturday

Posted on January 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The People Have Spoken – Quad Cities Peace March on Saturday By Cathy Bolkcom, Progressive Action for the Common GoodMark your calendars and please circulate!Concerned citizens from all around the Quad Cities will be coming together to engage in a … Continue reading →

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SEIU President Andy Stern Coming to Iowa

Posted on January 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

SEIU President Andy Stern Coming to Iowa By Terrance Heath SEIU President, and author of A Country That Works: Getting America Back on Track, Andy Stern is visiting Iowa, and several other states, for a series of events as presidential … Continue reading →

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Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on Farm Bill

Posted on January 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on Farm Bill Traci Bruckner, Center for Rural Affairs The 2007 farm bill debate has begun and the Center for Rural Affairs has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss ways that, together, we … Continue reading →

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West Des Moines Drinking Liberally SOTU Party

Posted on January 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

West Des Moines Drinking Liberally SOTU Party By Drinking Liberally, West Demoines On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the West Des Moines chapter of Drinking Liberally (DL-WDSM) will host a State of the Union (SOTU) viewing party at Tonic, 5535 Mills Civic Parkway in … Continue reading →

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