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The Economic Challenges for Hard-Working Iowans

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Economic Challenges for Hard-Working Iowans by Tom Fiegen Being a bankruptcy lawyer for almost 22 years has given me a front row seat when the economy or change brings hardship and misery to a farm or small business in … Continue reading →

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The Iowa Governor's Public Health Conference

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Governor's Public Health Conference by Paul Deaton “While the more radical among us would suggest that Iowa’s public health system be completely re-engineered, it seems an unlikely undertaking. The current approach is through legislation and incremental change…”Most Iowans … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on April 17, 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 Have the Threat of Nuclear Weapons on their Minds

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Financially Support Roxanne Conlin for U.S. Senate

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans are Networking More than Ever

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Bob Krause is Making Contact in Iowa

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Bob Krause is Making Contact in Iowa by Paul Deaton “Bob Krause’s strength is the constant stream of policy statements coming from his campaign on topics that range from veterans’ issues, to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to releasing … Continue reading →

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A Democratic Primary in Iowa's 5th District

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Democratic Primary in Iowa's 5th District by Paul Deaton “In 2008, Steve King beat Democrat Rob Hubler 159,430 (60%) to 99,601 (37%). Considering this, one has to admire the courage of the two 2010 challengers, just based on what … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament by Paul Deaton “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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An Iowan's Reaction to the START Signing Ceremony

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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