Braley’s working roots drive Iowa political drive
Bruce Braley, 48, a Waterloo attorney and Democratic candidate for Iowa 1st District, recalls farm labor on haying and shucking corn that funded college. He cites poverty awareness from Robert Kennedy’s Appalachia trips and says his priorities are universal health care and a troop- home exit strategy in Iraq. He stresses walking in voters’ shoes and representing wage earners and teachers.
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Dickinson seeks bipartisan approach in Iowa district bid
Rick Dickinson 52 a Democrat running in the open 1st District House seat in Iowa highlights a life of public service rooted in a family farm Sabula upbringing and community focus. He has taken leave from Greater Dubuque Development to pursue Congress pledging bipartisanship and campaign finance reform to curb special interests.
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Gluba vows Democrat bid to end Iraq war in 1st District
Bill Gluba a longtime Iowa antiwar Democrat argues the 1st District must elect a Democrat to oust Republicans. He cites Iraq as the key issue and pledges to press Congress to end the war, protect Social Security and healthcare, and stop outsourcing. Gluba has campaigned against Rep. Jim Nussle. He calls for unity among Democrats to win the district.
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Denny Heath Seeks First District House Nomination
Washington profile of Denny Heath a Clinton resident retired railroad conductor and businessman running for the 1st District House seat. He denounces lawyers campaign influence and favors a consumption tax or modified tax plan while pledging no contributions and a common sense approach.
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Campaign visits shape Iowa City gubernatorial race
Democratic candidates Ed Fallon of Des Moines and Chet Culver meet voters in Iowa City. Fallon holds a public forum at 11:15 a.m. at the Downtown Senior Center, tours Pioneer Co-Op at 12:15 p.m., and greets pedestrians at the ped mall at 1:45 p.m. Culver attends a 2:30 p.m. meet and greet at Hamburg Inn No. 2 with supporters and undecided Democrats.
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Local 581 Endorses Dickinson for Iowa 1st District Nomination
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 581 endorsed Rick Dickinson for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's 1st District House race. The union represents glaziers in Eastern Iowa who select, cut, install, replace and remove glass and aluminum.
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