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Action Alert: Forced Mental Screening of Children

Posted on June 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Action Alert: Forced Mental Screening of Children The Liberty Committee June 21, 2005 The American tradition of parents deciding what is best for their children is under attack. The pharmaceutical industry wants universal mental screening for every child in America, … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Calls to Action, Civil Liberties, Corporate Greed, Health Care & Medicare, How You Can Help, Main Page | 3 Comments

“Drill, Drill, Drill”

Posted on June 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

“Drill, Drill, Drill” As we've noted a few times, the issue of “local control” to control business or agricultural issues is something that Iowa counties are struggling with. However, it's not just in Iowa. Western states are also struggling to … Continue reading →

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Jim Nussle’s Vote Against Patriot Act Revision Contradicts Campaign Pledge

Posted on June 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Jim Nussle's Vote Against Patriot Act Revision Contradicts Campaign Pledge IowaDemocrats.Org Des Moines – After traveling the state talking about smaller government in Iowa, Congressman Jim Nussle of the 1st District of Iowa voted [last week] against a revision to … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Crunching the numbers on the death penaltySenate Democratic leader and gubernatorial hopeful Mike Gronstal was interviewed last week on IPTV’s Iowa Press. Des Moines Register columnist David Yepsen pressed Senator Gronstal … Continue reading →

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Issues of the Day

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Issues of the Day Over at TPMCafe, Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is guest-blogging, where he writes “The Decline of the American Middle Class Is THE Issue”. The reality today is that for the vast majority of Americans their standard … Continue reading →

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Propaganda From the Heartland TV Series

Posted on June 20, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Propaganda From The Heartland TV Series More BS… This is a call to action… Contact your local public television stations! Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE) is looking for organizations to sign-on to the letter below regarding an … Continue reading →

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GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II

Posted on June 20, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II At the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner, June 11, 2005, are: (left to right) Caroline Vernon, Dr. Alta Price, Howard Dean, Molly Regan, and Chuck Galer. As promised, more … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Speaks for Us

Posted on June 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Speaks for Us Op-Ed News Dean Just Told Them The Truth and They Thought It Was Hell by Thom Hartmann This morning I called the Democratic National Committee to tell them that I support Howard Dean's modern-day version … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint: Sinclair’s Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right

Posted on June 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Sinclair's Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television … Continue reading →

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Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands

Posted on June 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Alons v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County case (also known as the “Lesbian Divorce” case). The case was brought by several … Continue reading →

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