Monthly Archives: July 2012

Opinions On Gun Control

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Friday morning once more provided us with a reminder that we live in the United States where nearly any person with a score to settle can have access to weapons made expressly for the purpose of killing people. I am … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Olympics Please

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Well, it is hard to avoid the fact this is an Olympic year. Once reserved for real amateurs, the Olympics kind of became a place where the competing sides of the cold war sought to show up each other. When I … Continue reading →

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What If We Are Wrong?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Once more we have a guest post from Larry Hodgden Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. … Continue reading →

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A Bad Day In America Again

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Mark this up as a day when I want to get in my car and drive far, far away. Today’s news is not good. More mass shootings, this time in an Aurora, Colorado theater. A woman at a Romney event … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dave Loebsack To Tour Drought Stricken Areas Saturday

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Urges Congress to move on Farm Bill and address Disaster Relief Programs [see schedule below] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring four counties in Southern Iowa on SATURDAY, July 21st.  These four counties … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Announces Funding For Homeless Veterans Assistance in Davenport

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02)Announces More than $247,000 to Prevent Homelessness Among Veterans in Davenport Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. in Davenport will receive $247,543 in funding from the Department of Veterans … Continue reading →

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Congressman Braley To Host Emergency Telephone Town Hall On Iowa Drought

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Braley will talk with farmers about the drought’s effect on agriculture in eastern Iowa Washington, DC – On Thursday, July 19, 2012, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will host an emergency telephone town hall with Iowa farmers to discuss the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Gabrielle Union Headlines African Americans For Obama Event In Davenport

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We’ve Got His Back Block Party (African Americans for Obama Event) Special guest, Hollywood Actress and former model, Gabrielle Union!! Live performances, music from DJ GMJ, food, softball. Bring your friends and family out for an afternoon of fun in … Continue reading →

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'Climate change' absent from public discussion of drought

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Paul Deaton

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa— The eight hundred pound gorilla in the Mount Pleasant High School Gymnasium today was the subject of climate change. Governor Terry Branstad called for a public discussion on drought conditions in Iowa and all of the governmental … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmer Explains How Farm Bill Hurts Farmers On Up! With Chris Hayes

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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