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Re: Romney Once Called For Cutting Farm Subsidies, ‘Virtual’ Elimination Of USDA

corncam — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:08:02 -0000

I wonder if he'll mention this in his next series of TV ads? Romney has flip-flopped on every issue under the sun - and he knows we have the videos. Why is he even running?

Re: Ray Zirkelbach Endorses Chris Dodd

corncam — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:51:04 -0000

I was at the Dodd book signing in Iowa City This morning, Sen. Dodd was at Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City to sign copies of his book Letters from Nuremberg, which is about his father's experience as a prosecutor at the Nuremberg war trials. Sen. Dodd recalled how many people opposed the trials at the time, and wanted summary executions of the Nazi leaders. The US set a standard of moral leadership then that Bush & Co. have squandered in recent years.

I am supporting Sen. Dodd, because he has been the clearest voice in defending America's tradional moral position, and in protecting the Constitution against Bush's attacks.

Re: ONE Campaign Joins U2charist to Raise Poverty Awareness in Iowa City

corncam — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:34:37 -0000

This was a great event U2 songs felt like they were written for this service. People even sang along on the choruses. I am so glad to see liberal Christians leading this effort, and even getting some TV coverage.

Re: Dodd Rolls Out Plan for Women & Families

corncam — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:43:06 -0000

Its nice to see Joyce Schulte on this list Its nice to see Joyce Schulte on this list, are there any other candidates or elected officials?

Re: Dodd Leaves Iowa to Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk

corncam — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:54:49 -0000

Harkin voted No on the first cloture vote. Harkin was one of only 10 who voted with Dodd on this first procedural vote.

Re: Dodd hopes for third or fourth in Iowa, contrasts on FISA

corncam — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:45:12 -0000

Its nice to have Matt Hayek on board Matt won huge majorities in the city council election, and he has friends on both sides of the aisle.

There was a good turnout at Dodd's event in Coralville's Old Town Hall on Saturday afternoon.

Re: New Farm Bill Completed: ‘Like Passing a Kidney Stone’

corncam — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:37:24 -0000

Farm bill good and bad This bill has some good points, like the livestock and organic titles, but it also has some serious problems. For one thing, the payment caps, while laudable, are still far too high.

Yesterday, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA called for this bill to be vetoed. Here are her two main points:

1. First, the legislation leaves intact the deeply unjust American farm-payment system, which has been ruled a violation of international trade law for the manner in which it cripples the ability of farmers in poor countries to sell their products fairly in world markets.

2. Second, and even more surprisingly, House and Senate negotiators unexpectedly slashed funding for a key program that provides meals for poor school children around the world. Known as the McGovern-Dole International Food-for-Education Program ... [they cut its funding from $100 M to $84 M per year]

Here's the link Presiding Bishop urges Farm Bill defeat (Episcopal Life, May 9, 2008).

Re: Bush Vetoes Farm Bill; House Overrides

corncam — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:40:30 -0000

Why? Does anyone know why he is doing this? His own caucus will not support him, and this won't help the party in November.

Re: Scorecard for Tuesday’s State Leg Primaries

corncam — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:18:06 -0000

Fantastic roundup John It looks like Iowans for Tax Relief isn't challenging any incumbents this cycle. If I remember right they challenged a couple in 2006.