Daily Archives: October 17, 2010

Iowa Coal & Health Study Released

Iowa Coal & Health Study Released by Paul Deaton In Iowa we hear that we need a “baseload” of electrical power to provide the energy needed for industry, agriculture and our lives. The truth is that while more than two … Continue reading

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Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book

Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book by Paul Deaton The message in Francis Thicke's recent book, A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture, is clear: plan for the end of cheap oil in agriculture. One has … Continue reading

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Iowa Octogenarians and the US Senate Race

Iowa Octogenarians and the US Senate Race by Paul Deaton “Senator Grassley ignored the question and turned the discussion to stoke the fears of Iowans. This reflects the tendency to treat seniors as helpless victims in a society where government … Continue reading

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