Monthly Archives: February 2013

Don't be Distracted by North Korean Nuclear Test

The North Korean nuclear test explosion on Feb. 12 is a serious threat to international security and reemphasizes the need for the U.S. to lead in working with other nuclear-armed states to decrease the risk posed by the existence of … Continue reading

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Still A Rose

Still a Rose You can still keep the love in the midst of this planetary crisis people crying broken hearted stuck in disbelief crying out for relief there is Still a Way a Way not known by the hearts of … Continue reading

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The So-Called Fiscal Cliff Deal And Real Problems

by Ralph Scharnau On New Year’s Day, the Senate and House passed a “fiscal cliff” deal.  The terms of the deal contain some good parts.  But economic stimulus and job growth issues were largely ignored. First, the agreement brought positive … Continue reading

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Let’s Just Put The Whole Budget Under The Pentagon

If there is one thing that is for sure in this country, it is that it is difficult to put each and everything into an exact pigeon hole. There is often a bits and pieces of something that maybe doesn’t … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday Winter In Iowa

I think I have one of these quizzes every year about this time. The reason is that the first two weeks of February used to be the most brutal of times for us older Iowans. Brutal as in -30 degrees F … Continue reading

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Kasich Of Ohio Expands Medicaid – Branstad Says No

It was somewhat of a surprise Monday when Ohio Governor John Kasich gave the go-ahead for Ohio to expand their Medicaid market in lines with the Affordable Care Act. This makes Kasich the 5th Republican governor and 19th governor over … Continue reading

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Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley To Run In Iowa Senate Race

by David Nir Follow for Daily Kos Elections Rep. Bruce Braley (D) will run for Senate Democrats have landed their top choice to succeed Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, who announced last month that he would not seek reelection: 1st District Rep. … Continue reading

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Join Rep. Loebsack’s Telephone Town Hall On Gun Safety, School Safety, Mental Health

Dear Neighbor, As a father and grandfather, the events that happened in Newtown, Connecticut were truly heart wrenching.  Our entire nation’s thoughts, prayers and gratitude went to the first responders, teachers and administrators who acted so heroically to protect the … Continue reading

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Allamakee County Just Says No To Fracking…For Now

http://www.kwwl.com/stor/allamakee-county-passes-frack-mining-moratorium ALLAMAKEE COUNTY There will be no frac sand mining in Allamakee County. The county passed an 18-month moratorium Monday morning. Frac sand is becoming a hot commodity because it’s being widely used in a process called hydraulic fracturing or … Continue reading

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The Hell In Hellfire Missiles

The AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missile was developed as an anti-tank weapon back in the days when the primary threat against the United States was thought to be the Soviet Union and their T-62 and T-72 tanks. When I entered the … Continue reading

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