Monthly Archives: October 2015

IPP: Branstad’s Administrative Tax Cut For Businesses

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

If you are looking for solid, fact based opinions on what effect Iowa’s fiscal policies will have in the real world before they are enacted one of the best sources around is the Iowa Policy Project. Once more under the … Continue reading →

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Real Scares For Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Who could pass up the opportunity to post a column on things to be truly scared of Halloween? Not me for sure! Earth’s survival We are crapping badly in the only nest we have and refuse to clean it up! … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Republicans Blum, Young And King Owned By The Koch Brothers?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Koch Brothers Hand Blum, Young and King Perfect Scores in 2015 for Putting Their Anti-Middle Class Interests First  [note from BFIA: Ernst and Grassley didn’t do too bad by the Kochs either at 86% each.  In contrast, Iowa’s Democratic congressman, … Continue reading →

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What Happened To The Middle Class?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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Medicaid Listening Posts In Muscatine, Sigourney

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Just a reminder: If you are concerned about the Governor’s privatization of Iowa Medicaid, make your voice heard. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joe Bolkcom and I will host a listening post. The meeting will take place from 3 … Continue reading →

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Clinton Campaign Chair John Podesta To Visit Iowa

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

On Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, Hillary for America Chair John Podesta will visit with supporters and volunteers to talk about the fights Hillary Clinton will wage on behalf of Iowans as President. Hillary Clinton is running for … Continue reading →

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Hillary After Jefferson Jackson

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Beginning with the first debate on Oct. 13, it has been a fast and wild ride for Democrats. Hillary Clinton held her lead in the polls, and Bernie Sanders appears to have reached a ceiling of support. Vice president Joe … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Working Families Summit

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Dubuque Federation of Labor to Host Dubuque Working Families Summit On Saturday, November 7th, the Dubuque Federation of Labor, AFLCIO, will host a day-long program, “Working Families Summit” at Northeast Iowa Community College Downtown Dubuque Campus from 10am – 4PM … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Week Before Halloween Edition

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

What can you say? Eight Republicans backed by the full Republican Party took on one woman in a knock-down, drag-out fight Thursday. Result? Not a scratch on the woman, but the Republican Party severely damaged. But then, the woman was … Continue reading →

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Scary Numbers Just Before Halloween

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Dave Bradley

As this is written Hurricane Patricia is about to make landfall in Jalisco state on Mexico’s west coast. This hurricane appears to be one of if not the biggest (worst?) ever in the western hemisphere with wind speeds sustained over … Continue reading →

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