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Vanishing State Budgets: Iowa’s Response to the 2001-2004 State Fiscal Crisis

Posted on October 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vanishing State Budgets: Iowa's Response to the 2001-2004 State Fiscal Crisis Iowa Policy Project New Report Compares Responses of Iowa, Other States DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa's handling of the recent fiscal crunch differed markedly from other states as Iowa … Continue reading →

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Keokuk Oct. 4

Posted on October 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Keokuk Oct. 4 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Monday, October 4 6:30-8:00 PM Keokuk City Council Chambers 415 Blondeau St., … Continue reading →

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News and Notes: DNC Compiles Clips of Bush’s Facial Expressions

Posted on October 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DNC Compiles Clips of Bush's Facial Expressions They say the sigh killed Al Gore in the presidential debate 4 years ago.  This year, we are making much of Bush's seeming irritability, frustration, and ticked off facial expressions during last week's … Continue reading →

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Kerry Wins Debate on Points and in Perception

Posted on October 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kerry Wins Debate on Points and in Perception MoveOn.org The debate Thursday night was a make-or-break moment in our campaign to win back the White House. Now the verdict is in: with confidence and conviction, Kerry made the case against … Continue reading →

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Kerry To Be in Cedar County Oct. 5

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kerry To Be in Cedar County Oct. 5 Mike Owen, Democrat for State Representative, District 79 – Cedar, Johnson, Muscatine Counties, Offers Some Good Advice for All of Us and Some BIG NEWS Great news less than five weeks from … Continue reading →

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Dean Hands Harkin Fistful of Cash for Iowa Candidates

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Dean Hands Harkin Fistful of Cash for Iowa Candidates Iowa Senator Tom Harkin (left) and Gov. Howard Dean It was announced on Blog for America yesterday that Gov. Howard Dean and his organization, Democracy for America, have handed over checks … Continue reading →

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Newsdesk.org: Political News Credibility Survey

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Newsdesk.org: Political News Credibility Survey Are you satisfied with news media during this historic presidential election season? How would you do it differently? In cooperation with the Associated Press Managing Editors, Newsdesk.org invites you to answer these questions by taking … Continue reading →

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Franker vs. Leach on IPTV Oct. 3rd

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Franker vs. Leach on IPTV Oct. 3rd Dave Franker, Democratic candidate for Congress (District 2) will appear with his opponent this Sunday, October 3rd, at noon on IPTV.  The debate takes place on the program Iowa Press.

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Johnson County Recalls Ballots in 2 Precincts

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Johnson County Recalls Ballots in 2 Precincts by Brian Sharp, Iowa City Press-Citizen Johnson County has recalled 201 absentee ballots and scratched hundreds more after discovering Thursday that an Iowa Senate race was omitted in two precincts. The omission of … Continue reading →

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Sally Vitamvas: Candidate Redefines ‘Run’ for Office

Posted on October 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Sally Vitamvas: Candidate Redefines 'Run' for Office by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register Sally Vitamvas pounds the pavement in House District 98 in her bid to unseat the incumbent Oakland, Ia. – When Democrats asked 55-year-old Sally Vitamvas of Silver … Continue reading →

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