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An Iowa Veteran Says Let’s Invest in Peace

An Iowa Veteran Says Let's Invest in Peace by Ed Flaherty The Elephant in the Room There is broad, legitimate concern about the huge federal deficit (just went over $1 trillion, with three months to go in FY 2010)  and … Continue reading

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An Iowa Veteran Still Fighting to End Iraq War

An Iowa Veteran Still Fighting to End Iraq War Iraq War, Seven Yearsby Ed Flaherty Seven years ago on March 19, 2003, the US launched its war in Iraq. Now, seven years later as we launch into the eighth year … Continue reading

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An Iowa Veteran Remembers A Local Hero and Howard Zinn

An Iowa Veteran Remembers A Local Hero and Howard Zinn by Ed Flaherty The loss of two heroes hit hard last week. Several hundred people gathered Jan. 30 in Iowa City to commemorate the life of our local hero, Peggy … Continue reading

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An Iowa Veteran’s Perspective on Afghanistan

An Iowa Veteran's Perspective on Afghanistan Afghanistan Tipping Point by Ed Flaherty It appears the U.S. is at a true tipping point in its Afghanistan war policy. President Obama, after eight meetings with his “war council” (why can’t they call … Continue reading

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Iowa Veterans Speak Out Against War in Afghanistan

Iowa Veterans Speak Out Against War in Afghanistan  The following letter to the editor was published in the Des Moines Register, Iowa City Press-Citizen, and Cedar Rapids Gazette on the ninth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan.  ~ October 7th … Continue reading

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