Daily Archives: September 2, 2011

The Courtney Report: The Fight For Education Pays Off

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Iowa families will continue to have easy access to high-quality, free preschools for four-year-olds. Governor Branstad has announced he now supports the popular statewide preschool initiative that has made Iowa the envy of the nation in recent years. This victory … Continue reading →

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How President Obama Will Deliver Jobs Without Congress

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Atlantic –

The president has asked federal agencies to find solutions on their own. His message to lawmakers: We can do this without you.

President Obama is either fed up with Congress or he’s testing his own administration’s mettle. Or both.

On Wednesday, Obama took a now-familiar path in adopting a program–this time a jobs and infrastructure effort–that can happen entirely within his domain. Continue reading →

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