Category Archives: National News

Kerry at Grinnell

Posted on May 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Kerry at Grinnell by Sam Garchik I got this from Neil in Grinnell, who summarizes Kerry's stop thus: Any way, he spoke to an SRO house at Grinnell this afternoon. Probably 400 students and 300 more from both the … Continue reading →

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King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy

Posted on May 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy By Sam Garchik Ellen Ballas sent this on to me from the LA Times, where it appeared on Saturday. Blog for Iowa has not endorsed a candidate in the Fifth District, but Steve … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution

Posted on May 3, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution by Caroline Vernon Senator Tom Harkin has just introduced a resolution for a new course in Iraq.Please call Senator Harkin and thank him for taking such a courageous and compassionate stance on this critical … Continue reading →

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Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC

Posted on April 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC: By Caroline Vernon “Tax-Day” Leadership planning session and Wake-Up Walmart Demonstration We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to “get active“. Over a dozen community leaders and concerned citizens started … Continue reading →

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Tax-Day Wal-Mart Demonstration in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Tax Day Walmart Demonstration by Caroline VernonTax- Day Walmart Demonstration – in the Quad CitiesMaking a push for the Fair Share For Health Care Bill Saturday, April 15th12:30pm – 1:30pmNortheast corner of 53rd & Elmore(parking at Staples)DavenportFriends,Iowa needs our … Continue reading →

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Industry Study Withheld Data on Carcinogen: Report

Posted on March 2, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Industry Study Withheld Data on Carcinogen: Report by Deborah Zabarenko Published by Reuters.com Workplace watchdogs and industry advocates agree: too much hexavalent chromium — the same chemical at the heart of the movie “Erin Brockovich” — puts people … Continue reading →

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FCC Proposes More Kids TV Fines – How Well is Your Station Doing?

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Trish Nelson

FCC Proposes More Kids TV Fines – How Well Is Your Station Doing? Broadcasting & Cable By John Eggerton The FCC has proposed fining two stations a total of $31,000 for “willfull and repeated” violations of the FCC's … Continue reading →

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Lies and the Lying Liars…W’s National Guard Time Memorialized

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Lies and the Lying Liars…W's National Guard Time Memorialized MinutemanMedia.Org – op-ed voices of reason by Donald Kaul Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington columnist for the Des Moines Register. Things have not been going well in … Continue reading →

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A La Carte Price on FCC’s Menu

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Trish Nelson

A La Carte Price on FCC's Menu Free Press The 2006 FCC says the 2004 FCC got it wrong on à la carte cable choice, largely because it relied on a faulty study conducted by industry consultants Booz Allen Hamilton. … Continue reading →

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This Week In Media

Posted on February 13, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

This Week in Media PATV.TV You Don't Know What You Got Til' It's Gone… Public Access Television is facing a number of battles in the House and Senate. Today, February 13, is the last day for submitting your concerns to the … Continue reading →

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