Author Archives: Paul Deaton

The START of a New Obama Narrative

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The START of a New Obama Narrative “Hundreds of articles about the New START Treaty agreement between Russia and the United States have been published in the past week in media outlets around the world. This one by Joe Cirincione, … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament by President Barack Obama“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 … Continue reading →

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Letter from Senator Harkin on Nuclear Non-proliferation

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Senator Harkin on Nuclear Non-proliferation March 24, 2010Dear Constituent:Thank you for contacting me about efforts to counter nuclear weapons proliferation. Since the end of the Cold War, the spread of nuclear technology around the globe, including to rogue … Continue reading →

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What Iowans are Hearing about Mexico

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

What Iowans are Hearing about Mexico by Paul Deaton “What is relevant to the Merida initiative was his description of life in Juarez when he drove there in his personal automobile. It is a place where a person must “pay” … Continue reading →

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President Obama at the Iowa Field House

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

President Obama at the Iowa Field House by Paul Deaton “Today there are two different wars but we no longer feel powerless. Yes we can end these wars.”On Thursday, March 25, President Barack Obama traveled to the University of Iowa … Continue reading →

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Thicke Files to Run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Thicke Files to Run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture by Paul DeatonOn Friday March 19, Francis Thicke filed nominating papers with the Secretary of State, formally entering the race to become Iowa’s next Secretary of Agriculture. The Fairfield Democrat embodies … Continue reading →

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Pottery Barn Rule Should Apply to Iowa's Senior Senator

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Pottery Barn Rule Should Apply to Iowa's Senior Senator Bob Krause, Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate, says Senator Charles Grassley should be subject to “Pottery Barn Rule” regarding veterans’ benefits. Krause chided Grassley for expressing surprise that 50 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic Congressmen See 15 Challengers File

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan February 2010 Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about US operations in Afghanistan. I'm honored to represent you in Congress. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa's Second … Continue reading →

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Iowans Mark the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Mark the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War by Paul Deaton“We sang 'If I Had a Hammer,' written in 1949 in support of the progressive movement. We were heartened against society’s harshness by being together as friends.” Normal 0 … Continue reading →

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