Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Dave Loebsack Wants to Make it in Iowa

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Washington, D.C. May 6, 2011 Dear Constituent: Last week, I completed my Make It In Iowa tour through the Second District.  This tour allowed me to meet with many employers, small businesses, and hardworking Iowans throughout the Second District. I … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget by Paul Deaton Adjournment sine die by the Iowa Legislature seems unlikely any time soon. The Senate Democratic majority cannot find common ground with House Republican Majority on the budget, the budget must be approved … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Republicans Show Their Mettle

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Des Moines, Iowa May 6, 2011 – Today, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy released a statement saying, “Once again, House Republicans are governing in an extremist fashion.  Because of the budget standoff, all representatives in the Iowa House were sent … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill Washington, D.C. May 5, 2011 –  Iowa's Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack was an original co-sponsor of HR 1735, a bill to require the President to transmit to Congress a plan with time … Continue reading →

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Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons by Paul Deaton In a recent letter, Senator Chuck Grassley (D-IA) expressed his disagreement with ratification of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and said, “should the Senate consider a treaty relating to tactical … Continue reading →

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Immigrants On An Iowa Roof

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Immigrants On An Iowa Roof by Paul Deaton While walking in the neighborhood last fall it was hard not to notice a gang of 21 roofers working on a neighbor's house. The job of removing and replacing the shingles took … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Starting from Scratch

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Starting from Scratch by Paul Deaton This week, a group of Iowa Democrats were sitting around a table talking about redistricting and the 2012 campaign. Everyone at the table was a veteran of many campaigns and present were … Continue reading →

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Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week On May 3, 2011, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Afghanistan: What is an Acceptable End-State, and How Do We Get There? Here is the link where written testimony will … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan It has been a couple of months since Denise O'Brien reported that she had taken a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to serve in Afghanistan as an agricultural adviser. From Atlantic, Iowa, she … Continue reading →

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Iowa and a Spring Wedding

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Spring Wedding by Paul DeatonWould give almost anything for a few dry days and a chance to enjoy Spring's warmth. There are a lot of reasons. Row crop farmers are way behind last year's planting, with corn … Continue reading →

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