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Senate Democrats Publish Agenda

Posted on January 25, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Senate Democrats Publish Agenda The Democratic leadership of the U.S. Senate published their agenda for the 109th Congress – what could appropriately be termed the “opposition agenda” for this Congress. Rather than re-cap, there are plenty of in-depth and information … Continue reading →

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INTELLIGENCE: Rumsfeld’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on January 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Intelligence: Rumsfeld's Dirty Little Secret American Progress The Pentagon Hides Spy Unit from Congress The Pentagon has secretly been operating a clandestine espionage branch for the past two years after reinterpreting U.S. law to place more power directly in the … Continue reading →

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Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine

Posted on January 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine FairnessDoctrine.com For many years, television and radio stations were required to give equal time to opposing sides of public or political issues to ensure the American public … Continue reading →

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IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan

Posted on January 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan Good news for those of us in the IOWA counties that choose to retain the Department Of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MASTER MATRIX system.  This Master Matrix is “a scoring system … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Everyone’s Vote Must Count (Even Hyman’s)

Posted on January 23, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Everyone's Vote Must Count (Even Hyman's) 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 stations across the country.  … Continue reading →

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No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat

Posted on January 22, 2005 by bfialindathieman

No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat Dr. Thomas Blythe, Earthtimes.org Mad Cow Disease Triggered by Inflammation Mad Cow disease, which was thought to spread in humans only if they consume infected brain or intestinal tissues of infected … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Wins Support of Latinos for America for DNC Chair

Posted on January 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Wins Support of Latinos for America for DNC Chair Latinos for America.com  “To have someone with the integrity and conscience of Gov. Dean at the helm of a major party, would be a coup not only for progressives, … Continue reading →

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John Drury: I Need Your Help

Posted on January 22, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

I Need Your Help Dear Friends and Supporters, As I’ve said before, when I announced my candidacy for the Iowa Senate back in March of last year, I really didn’t know what to expect for support from the Iowa Democratic … Continue reading →

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EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act Hastings Group WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2005) In the wake of the EPA release of its CAFO Air Quality Compliance Agreement today, Michele M. Merkel, senior counsel of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Livestock Records Secret?

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Keeping Livestock Records Secret? This item appeared in the Des Moines Register this morning: State agriculture officials want to be allowed to keep secret certain records dealing with the control of livestock diseases such as mad cow disease. Key lawmakers … Continue reading →

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