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Howard Dean To Speak At Take Back America Conference

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean To Speak At Take Back America ConferenceThe Biggest Progressive Conference of the YearOn June 2nd, 3rd and 4th, MoveOn.org is co-sponsoring the biggest progressive conference of the year — the Take Back America Conference in Washington D.C.  So … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Take Questionable Gambling PAC Money

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Legislators Take Questionable Gambling PAC Money A DFIA Exclusive Report by Darrell Lewis CALL TO ACTION I want to encourage everyone to check out what's going on in your area with special interest money. Here's the link to see … Continue reading →

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ENERGY: Administration Strategy Out of Gas

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

ENERGY: Administration Strategy Out of GasThe Progress Report In 2000, George W. Bush promised the American people that, if elected president he would “deal with the energy problem.” But, as the average cost of gasoline tops $2 a gallon for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Road Trip to South Dakota

Posted on May 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Road Trip to South Dakota     Contributed by: jmccormally, IDP site Spend a weekend helping elect a Democrat to Congress!  Volunteer buses are being organized to head across the border, and help get out the vote in the Special Election in … Continue reading →

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Greg Jerrett: Steve King, 5th District, disgraceful, embarrassing

Posted on May 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Greg Jerrett: Steve King, 5th District, disgraceful, embarrassing The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs There are several things in this life I can't stand. One is a fascist. I find anyone objectionable and un-American when they get their ya-yas out jack-booting … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Environment

Posted on May 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Report: Iowa Failing to Enforce Clean Water Act for Livestock Operations, Risking Public Health and State Waters Environmental Integrity Project, Washington D.C. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) lacks the authority and resources to properly … Continue reading →

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Old Tool Reborn: Organize for America

Posted on May 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Old Tool Reborn: Organize for America As part of the new DFA 2.0, Project Commons is being relaunched with yet another new name: Organize for America. http://organize.democracyforamerica.com I believe this has been known alternately as Commons, Deanlink, and Get Local.  … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Garage Sale in Des Moines This Weekend

Posted on May 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa’s (PPGI’s) Garage Sale This Weekend Stop by the PPGI Garage Sale and find a treasure to take home. Featured items include furniture, cookbooks, craft supplies, house wares, computer components, a ping-pong table and much more. … Continue reading →

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New Anti-Nader Ads to Run in Iowa

Posted on May 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

New Anti-Nader Ads to Run in Iowa CNN.com (ick)Top Democratic operatives have formed an independent group to try to blunt Nader's impact on the election.The National Progress Fund plans to run TV ads in six battleground states, featuring people who … Continue reading →

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Bush Tax: Tax Cuts For Rich Kids & Stiffing Low-Income Kids in Iowa

Posted on May 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Tax: Tax Cuts For Rich Kids The Progress Report The Washington Post calls a new child tax credit proposal, targeted at families earning as much as $309,000, “unnecessary, misguided and irresponsible.” The bill, up this week in the House … Continue reading →

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