Monthly Archives: April 2010

Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit by Paul Deaton “It is easy to harp about the size of government and deficit spending. It is easy to say we are “taxed enough already.” What is harder is for congressmen and … Continue reading →

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On Tea Parties and Crossing the Line

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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The Economic Challenges for Hard-Working Iowans

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Economic Challenges for Hard-Working Iowans by Tom Fiegen Being a bankruptcy lawyer for almost 22 years has given me a front row seat when the economy or change brings hardship and misery to a farm or small business in … Continue reading →

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The Iowa Governor's Public Health Conference

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Governor's Public Health Conference by Paul Deaton “While the more radical among us would suggest that Iowa’s public health system be completely re-engineered, it seems an unlikely undertaking. The current approach is through legislation and incremental change…”Most Iowans … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Progressives Crash Iowa City Tea Party

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Progressives Crash Iowa City Tea Party by Trish Nelson An actual tea party would probably have been more exciting.  All in all, I'd have to consider this one a dud. The tea partiers are so yesterday.  Can we please stop … Continue reading →

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Iowans Have the Threat of Nuclear Weapons on their Minds

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Financially Support Roxanne Conlin for U.S. Senate

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Media Continue To Push Myth Of Tea Partiers As A Political Force

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Media Continue To Push Myth Of Tea Partiers As A Political Force “The facts notwithstanding, many in the media will continue to push the Myth of the Bagged Teasers as if it were a credible force in contemporary politics. They … Continue reading →

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Grassley Goes Grassroots – Hits His Constituents on Opinion Pages

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Goes Grassroots – Hits His Constituents on Opinion Pages Last Wednesday, Blog for Iowa posted an item entitled, Grassley Goes After Constituent on Opinion Page of Cedar Rapids Gazette. The constituent's letter and Grassley's response to it can be … Continue reading →

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