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Legislature Looks At Property Tax Reform

Posted on April 13, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

  Legislature Looks At Property Tax Reform WOI Radio has been reporting today on efforts at reforming the property tax structures in Iowa:  DES MOINES  2005-04-12 How to make Iowa's property tax system fairer, clearer, and more competitive with other … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … Truth Bill Dead Republican leadership in the Iowa House has given … Continue reading →

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City-owned Telecommunications?

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 City-owned Telecommunications? The Mason City Globe Gazette updated us on the status of a bill winding it's way through the Iowa House: Mediacom and a group in favor of creating city-owned fiber-optic utilities are at odds over bills in the … Continue reading →

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Ohio Recount: Prosecutor to Probe Cuyahoga County Recount of Ballots

Posted on April 11, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Ohio Recount:  Prosecutor to Probe Cuyahoga County Recount of Ballots Akron Beacon Journal  Two written complaints allege problems in '04 presidential election   By Stephen Dyer   CLEVELAND – Erie County Prosecutor Kevin J. Baxter is investigating whether the Cuyahoga … Continue reading →

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The Solar Winds Blow Hot

Posted on April 10, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

The Solar Winds Blow Hot   The Solar Winds blow hot.  The Solar Winds blow fast.  Oh, to capture the Big Breeze. Here, as we rotate on our above average orb, we are in need of solutions to cut the … Continue reading →

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Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don’t Nix It” Social Security Tour

Posted on April 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don't Nix It” Social Security Tour Harkin.Senate.Gov Contributed by Ellen Ballas WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin announced that he and his staff will embark on a Fix It, Don’t Nix It Social Security … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon Makes His Run for Governor of Iowa Official

Posted on April 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Ed Fallon Makes His Run for Governor of Iowa Official by O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa The Des Moines legislator becomes the first candidate to officially declare he's running for governor. Representative Ed Fallon, a Democrat from Des Moines, has … Continue reading →

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Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide

Posted on April 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife is urging you to attend a public forum on atrazine – one of the most widely used corn herbicides in the United States. Atrazine … Continue reading →

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Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability

Posted on April 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability Pesticide Action Network North America Many U.S. residents carry toxic pesticides in their bodies above government assessed “acceptable” levels. Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability, makes public for … Continue reading →

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How Rural Voters Helped Their Abusers Further Humiliate Them

Posted on April 7, 2005 by bfialindathieman

How Rural Voters Helped Their Abusers Further Humiliate Them Agribusiness Examiner by John Hansen, President, Nebraska Farmers Union As a recent New YorkTimes article on ag subsidies clearly shows, family farm agriculture is now reaping the public perception and political … Continue reading →

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