Daily Archives: June 29, 2004

Victory For The Public Interest: Court Rejects FCC Rules

Posted on June 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Victory For The Public Interest: Court Rejects FCC Rules According to MoveOn.org, following an unprecedented public outcry, a federal appeals court rejected the Federal Communications Commission's rules last Thursday. The decision gives priority to the public interest over corporate bottom … Continue reading →

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Art Small: Think Big – Vote Small

Posted on June 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman
Art Small: Think Big – Vote Small

Remarks by Arthur Small Jr.
Candidate for Senate
Democratic State Convention
Des Moines, IA
June 26, 2004

A delightful read!


That was an impressive group of Congressional candidates.  I am proud to be running on the ticket with them.

Bill Gluba mentioned that Nussle refers to himself as the “architect” of economic policy.  Charles Grassley calls himself the “architect” of the recently passed Medicare bill.  I don’t know about you, but if I hired an architect and he built things that always leaned strongly to the right, I would get myself a new architect.


Ok.  Six minutes.

My kids say I better talk fast.

And I don’t want to tell you things you know or can easily find out.


That is why we put together the newspaper that has been handed out to you.  It lays out my background and my positions on the issues.  [See some of the humorous excerpts here.]


You can see on the front page what is going to happen in November, “Democrats Sweep Elections;” Art Small Trounces Grassley.” 

I am perhaps the only candidate for the U.S. Senate who has this ability to see into the future.  We can make that happen. Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Candidate Art Small Makes A Big Splash At State Convention

Posted on June 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Senate Candidate Art Small Makes A Big Splash At State Convention It should come as no surprise that one of the highlights of the Iowa Democratic State Convention was a literate and roll-on-the-floor funny faux newspaper coming out of … Continue reading →

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Dave Inbody: Our State Convention

Posted on June 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Our Democratic State Convention was one of the most trying political experiences in which I have ever participated.  It really disturbed me to see those representing our nominee essentially write-off 15% of the delegates present, until we pointed out the … Continue reading →

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