Monthly Archives: January 2008

Congress — Stop dawdling!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Congress — Stop dawdling! By Common Cause It's outrageous. We're less than a week away from “Super Tuesday,” when 24 states are voting in the first major decision of the 2008 election, and we still do not have an election … Continue reading →

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Feds HAVA Key to Mauro-Culver Split

Posted on January 29, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Feds HAVA Key to Mauro-Culver Split By Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters A new federal bill could resolve the tension between two of Iowa’s top Democrats–the Governor and the Secretary of State. Today’s Register reports that Mauro wants to get all … Continue reading →

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Fair Share and Alien Workforce

Posted on January 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Fair Share and Alien Workforce By Jay Culter, Charles City This is Jay Cutler. Charles City, IA. I am a retired high school teacher. I was a member of the negotiating team of Charles City Education Association that negotiated the … Continue reading →

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Mary Mascher Statehouse News 1-24-08

Posted on January 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Mary Mascher Statehouse News 1-24-08 By Mary Mascher With all that was accomplished last year many believed this would be a “do nothing” session. Democrats will not let this happen and are excited about the new initiatives unveiled by the … Continue reading →

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Citizen Group Supports Secretary of State’s Proposal for Optical Scan Voting System

Posted on January 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Citizen Group Supports Secretary of State's Proposal for Optical Scan Voting System By IVI A citizen group voiced strong support for Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro's request to the Assembly for full funding of a statewide system of optically scanned … Continue reading →

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Stand Up for Iowa Democrats

Posted on January 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Stand Up for Iowa Democrats By National Stonewall Democrats Dear Democrat, You know that the Iowa Democratic Party was one of the first states in the nation to support the freedom of same-sex couples to marry. Since that time, over … Continue reading →

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Vets Say Death Penealty Procedures Are Not OK for Animals

Posted on January 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Vets Say Death Penealty Procedures Are Not OK for Animals By Sam GarchikSome Kentucky veterinarians have testified that lethal injection for people-criminals doesn't even satisfy the minimum standards for humane death for animals. Check out the testimony.

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JOB SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR GUARD & RESERVISTS CLEARS HOUSE

Posted on January 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

JOB SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR GUARD & RESERVISTS CLEARS FIRST HURDLE By Iowa House Dems The House Veterans Affairs Committee today approved a new national guard and reserve job security initiative. The plan will ensure that soldiers called to active duty … Continue reading →

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INCAs 13th Annual Local Foods Conference is just two weeks away!

Posted on January 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

INCAs 13th Annual Local Foods Conference is just two weeks away! By IFU With this years theme of The Food Less Traveled, we meet in Cedar Rapids, IA on February 1 2, 2008. Several general sessions on regional/local … Continue reading →

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35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Posted on January 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade By Karen Kubby The Emma Goldman Clinic will be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade at its annual fundraiser, the Choice Dinner, to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 6-9pm … Continue reading →

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