Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Colin Powell and Free Trade in Iowa

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Colin Powell and Free Trade in Iowa by Paul Deaton“Chairman Ryu is politically well connected in the United States. He translated and published a Korean edition of Colin Powell's autobiography, My American Journey. The author believes most in the audience … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day in Iowa

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“A soldier feels a sense of connection to his country that is like few other things. That connection is to current events, but to the lives of past soldiers as well. Being a soldier can be a form of living … Continue reading →

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Peter Costantini Hangs with Iowa Global Health Studies in Haiti

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Peter Costantini Hangs with Iowa Global Health Studies in Haiti The group of students from the University of Iowa Global Health Studies Program has returned from Haiti and Blog for Iowa provides this report on what Haiti was like during … Continue reading →

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An Iowan Considers the IDP Convention

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan Considers the IDP Convention by Paul Deaton Some of us will make a key decision about the Iowa Democratic Party in the near future, determining which of two conflicting events we will attend on June 12. One will … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Connected to Afghanistan

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans are Connected to Afghanistan by Paul Deaton “If one thing is clear about this deployment, most Iowans will provide moral support for the soldiers being deployed, even if we don’t fully understand the mission and what the endgame will … Continue reading →

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4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton “This raises a fundamental question about studies of politically charged topics; how do we obtain peer-reviewed research when the funding support for such research is from biased sources? I’m … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399 “Governor Chet Culver replied to the open letter published in Blog for Iowa on April 2, 2010 regarding HF2399. The letter is published below in its entirety.” May 13, 2010 Dear Paul: Thank you … Continue reading →

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Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill by Paul Deaton “If we knew how to cap Spindletop, it is clear that BP lacks the skills to stop the deep water gusher they created in a timely manner. Unlike the oil … Continue reading →

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New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg from the McClatchey-Tribune News Service It is time for the U.S. Senate to abandon the Cold War and support a nuclear security agenda designed for the 21st century. … Continue reading →