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NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle!

Posted on September 5, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle! By Culver for Governor Ad Reveals Nussle’s Real Record on Education, Shifting Positions on Consolidation Dance fever is breaking out in Iowa today, as people across the state are learning the … Continue reading →

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ACLU fights Bush’s Grab for Power

Posted on September 3, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  ACLU fights Bush's Grab for Power By Rachel Perone     Hello, all! As you know, next week Congress returns from recess, and at the top of their agenda is passing legislation that would attempt to retroactively legitimize President … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on September 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Message from Ed Fallon   By Ed Fallon   Dear Friends,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   There are 69 days until November 7.  That may sound like a long time, but in politics….it’s crunch time.  The … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG : Tell Congress to remember the lessons of Katrina

Posted on September 1, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa PIRG : Tell Congress to remember the lessons of Katrina By Alana Stamas Hi , As America observes the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we remember those who lost their lives, the ongoing challenge of rebuilding the Gulf … Continue reading →

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FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I

Posted on August 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I By Ro Foege Des Moines, Iowa “State Representative Ro Foege of Mount Vernon encouraged families without health care to sign up their children for the Healthy and Well … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour

Posted on August 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour By Iowans for Sensible Priorities   September 7-8, 2006 Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Bettendorf Join us to hear one of the leading progressive voices of our time.  Jim Hightower is funny, smart, … Continue reading →

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Taking Back Our Democracy

Posted on August 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Taking Back Our Democracy Author DAVID KORTEN THE GREAT TURNING SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2006 2:00 P.M. Downtown Library, 10th and Grand, Des MoinesAcclaimed author David Korten comes to the downtown library. His classic bestseller, When Corporations Rule the World, was … Continue reading →

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Leach Campaign “Tradition” an Insult

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Leach Campaign “Tradition” an Insult<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  The Daily Iowan   The following is a Letter to the Editor of the Daily Iowan published on August 22, 2006.   by Jacki Rand (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Ed Fallon Dear Friends,  As I continue to trek across Iowa, I see the face of injustice in both rural and urban communities.  Injustice takes many forms, and over the course of the summer, … Continue reading →

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Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26

Posted on August 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26 By Alta Price Democracy for America groups across the country have been hosting Iraq War Forums to engage the public in discussion about an issue most Americans consider the most important political … Continue reading →

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