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Bush Junta Allows Antibiotics and Pesticides in “Organic” Foods

Posted on June 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Junta Allows Antibiotics and Pesticides in “Organic” Foods AlterNet.org In their latest why-are-you-messing-with-my-life outrage, the Bush junta 'reinterprets' the organic label to include antibiotics and pesticides without consulting the National Organic Standards Board or the public. The Bush administration … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Education

Posted on June 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa among the best in providing advanced placement for students The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs America's schools are failing the most talented students by holding them back, failing to provide adequate college credit courses in high school and slowing their … Continue reading →

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Connie Wilson: The Star Spangled Banner?

Posted on June 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Star Spangled Banner? (Original lyrics Sept. 20, 1814 by Francis Scott Key) 5/28/2004 by Connie Wilson Jose, can you see? By Iraq's early light What so sadly we hail, as our country's last gleaming. In days of yore in … Continue reading →

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Culver: Reform elections to cut costs, gain voters

Posted on June 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Culver: Reform elections to cut costs, gain voters The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs When Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver went to the polls for Tuesday's primary election, he was the ninth person in his large West Des Moines precinct … Continue reading →

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The CIA Is Our Friend, or The Enemy of Mine Enemy Is My Friend

Posted on June 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The CIA Is Our Friend, or The Enemy of Mine Enemy Is My Friend It's a little bit unusual, but there is an old article making the rounds amongst the online Dean community these days. It's being sent out on … Continue reading →

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Iowa & The Environment: Sludge Funds

Posted on June 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa & The Environment: Sludge Funds AlterNet.org In mid-May, the propaganda machine at the Bush administration's Environmental Protection Agency was like a diesel engine in overdrive, breaking with its nonpartisan past to help [re-select] the [pseudo-]president. After cutting deals with … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Looks Back

Posted on June 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean Looks Back The following story by the Associated Press went out over the wire yesterday. In an extensive interview with the AP's Christopher Graff, Governor Dean offers one of his most in-depth looks back on the campaign. SOUTH … Continue reading →

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Jesse Jackson’s Formula

Posted on June 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Jesse Jackson's Formula by Rev. Jesse Jackson TomPaine.com June 11, 2004 Rev. Jackson is a pioneer in uniting people across divisions of race and class. This summer he's on a Reinvest in America tour to spread his vision. In this … Continue reading →

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What Role Did Rabid Homophobia Play in the Delightful Defeat of Ken Veenstra?

Posted on June 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

What Role Did Rabid Homophobia Play in the Delightful Defeat of Ken Veenstra? It might have come down to just good, old-fashioned politics The biggest story to come out of the Iowa primary elections on Tuesday was on the Republican … Continue reading →

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Meet Mike Owen, Democratic Candidate for Iowa State Representative, District 79

Posted on June 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Meet Mike Owen Democratic Candidate Iowa  House District 79 Cedar, Johnson, Muscatine Counties Greetings, Democracy for Iowa Members, My name is Mike Owen, and I am a native Iowan. Eleven years ago, my wife, Deb, and I returned home to … Continue reading →

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