Author Archives: bfiachadthompson

Iowa Tax Reform in 2005?

Posted on December 9, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

 Iowa Tax Reform in 2005? I caught a few reports on Tom Vilsack speaking to the “Iowa Taxpayers Association” yesterday on WOI Radio with proposals to reform the Iowa Tax Code, and today David Yepsen writes a column with some … Continue reading →

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Meet the New [USDA] Boss

Posted on December 8, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

Meet the New [USDA] Boss Last Friday's American Progress Report gives us a summary of some of the policies pursued by Mike Johanns,an Iowa native and current Nebraska governor who was nominated as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, replacing … Continue reading →

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The Trillion Dollar Social Security Hustle

Posted on December 7, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

The Trillion Dollar Social Security Hustle Yesterday may have brought the first salvo in the fight for Social Security.  From Yahoo! News: The White House said on Monday for the first time that Bush's plan to add personal retirement accounts … Continue reading →

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“As Sound As Any Scientist”

Posted on December 6, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

“As Sound As Any Scientist” From the Anchorage Daily News: All three members of Alaska's congressional delegation dispute the conclusion of leading scientists that human activity is causing the rapid warming of the Arctic that is wrecking villages and melting … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Next Generation of Farmers?

Posted on December 6, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

Where Is The Next Generation of Farmers? Iowa winters typically bring about two things: 1.  Packing the gym of the local high school for basketball games and wrestling meets. 2.  Reflecting on the farm economy – the fall harvest, and … Continue reading →

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