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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
About That $93 Trillion Green New Deal
While our senator makes stuff up, AOC discusses reality. You may remember about a month ago that Senator Joni Ernst sent out one of her ridiculous “Make ‘em Squeal” newsletters about the Green New Deal. Without any supporting evidence she … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, Climate Change, Joni Ernst
Tagged Green New Deal
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Sunday Funday: “We Don’t Pay No Stinkin’ Taxes” Edition
Tomorrow is tax filing deadline day. This day always gets a lot of attention especially by the radical right wing media. They will go on and on about the poor oppressed corporations that provide jobs yet are taxed within a … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, Humor
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Ernst, Grassley, and Senate Republicans Are Selling A Scam On Pre-Existing Conditions
For Immediate Release: April 11, 2019 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 Des Moines, Iowa — Senate Republicans have spent ten years trying to eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s protections for people with pre-existing conditions. They support President Trump’s lawsuit to … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Affordable Care Act, Blog for Iowa, Charles Grassley, Health Care & Medicare, Joni Ernst, Republican Policy
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“Medicare For None”
Screen shot from dailykos.com: From thehill.com “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Wednesday (4/10/2019) that “Medicare for All” will not move in the Senate as long as Republicans control the chamber. “Not as long as I’m majority … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Affordable Care Act, Blog for Iowa, Health Care & Medicare, Joni Ernst, Medicare, Republican Policy, Social Security
Tagged medicaid
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Forums And Issues
If I recall correctly, the Iowa legislature tries to adjourn by the end of April. With the lock Republicans have on government, it is doubtful they will run into any snags. They can pass anything and Reynolds will sign it … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, Iowa legislature 2019
Tagged Iowa legislative session 2014
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Loebsack Retiring
From the Quad City Times: “Dave Loebsack is retiring from Congress. A Democrat from Iowa City who has represented eastern Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district since 2007, Loebsack made the announcement Friday afternoon. Loebsack will retire from Congress at the end … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, David Loebsack
Tagged retirement
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FDR’s Dreams And Today’s Campaign
It is rather amazing that the problems that Franklin Roosevelt had solutions for nearly 80 years ago but didn’t have time to get them enacted are still the very basis of our problems today. The Four Freedoms and The Second Bill … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Citizens United
Tagged FDR, four freedoms, second bill of rights
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Sunday Funday: Incompetence Edition
Have you ever seen a group so incompetent at governing as this current crop of Republicans? From Dear Leader who thinks windmill noise causes cancer on down to our Dear Governor who just can’t decide so she defers to the … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, Humor
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Thank You Once Again, Congressman Loebsack!
From Candace Clement at freepress.net Another victory for Net Neutrality! The Save the Internet Act passed its second major hurdle in Congress and could be headed to a full floor vote as early as next week. We’ve got momentum and … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, David Loebsack, Internet Issues
Tagged Abby Finenauer, Cindy Axne, FreePress, net neutrality
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Forums As The End Of The Session Approaches Plus Issues
Voter Suppression, Huge Judicial Appointment Process changes still in the mix. Once again we access infonetone.org for the weekly list of forums. As usual the list is by date and time. When you find a forum you wish to … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, Iowa legislature 2019, voter suppression
Tagged judicial appointment system, Legislative forums, Solar Energy
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