Category Archives: Main Page

A Christmas Carol: Perspectives

Posted on December 22, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

 A Christmas Carol:  Perspectives Today is a rather unusual day – rather than posting from a desk cluttered with books, papers “to do” notes and a ringing telephone, today I am posting from my kitchen table, complete with a fresh … Continue reading →

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One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge

Posted on December 22, 2004 by Trish Nelson

  One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge pdamerica.org We all remember that early scene in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, where one African American after another stands up in the well of the House of Representatives to challenge the 2000 … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Iowa’s Prescription for Low Cost Medicine

Posted on December 21, 2004 by bfiajohndrury

Iowa's Prescription for Low Cost Medicine by John Drury Currently, there are only four U.S. states that openly encourage their citizens to buy prescription drugs from Canada: Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Iowa is not on the list, but I … Continue reading →

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FDA’s Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner

Posted on December 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FDA's Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner American Progress Pfizer's Greed A National Shame The drug maker Pfizer “reaffirmed its commitment” over the weekend to keep its prescription painkiller, Celebrex, on the market, despite … Continue reading →

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Bush Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at Social Security

Posted on December 20, 2004 by Trish Nelson

  Bush Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at Social Security Brace yourself for more Orwellian doublespeak, sleight of hand, smoke and mirrors and bald-faced lies, as the Bushies launch their public relations campaign to drum up popular support for dismantling…er, I … Continue reading →

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Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party

Posted on December 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party chose Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson Saturday as its new leader. Pederson becomes chairwoman immediately…. The Democratic State Central Committee convened to replace … Continue reading →

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Recycle ‘Til You Drop!

Posted on December 19, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Recycle 'Til You Drop! Waste Commissions In Your Area   There once was a girl name' of ANN Who'd recycle every jar, every can 'cycling cartons and boxes And papers and watches Such a good little example this girl name' … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Sinclair Hypocritical in Support of Soldiers

Posted on December 19, 2004 by Trish Nelson

The Counterpoint:  Sinclair Hypocritical in Support of Soldiers 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 … Continue reading →

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Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire

Posted on December 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire Clinton war-room veteran Simon Rosenberg built his [centrist] New Democrat Network into a formidable political operation with the help of financial backers in New York. Now he’s … Continue reading →

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Keep Corporate Bias off Local News: Take Back the Media from Sinclair Broadcasting

Posted on December 18, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Keep Corporate Bias off Local News:  Take Back the Media from Sinclair Broadcasting  MoveOn.Org, MediaMatters, Iowa Rapid Response Please join us in the fight to take back our public airwaves from corporate special interests! Before the election, we stopped Sinclair … Continue reading →

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