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Where’s Charles?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dave Bradley

He’s on a break But who would know? He seems to be hiding He must have camped in a deep dark hole. I just want to talk about health care And maybe my friend dying Will he vote to keep … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: No Room At The Inn Edition

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dave Bradley

2.5 minutes The parallels between our current president and the founder of one of the world’s great religions took another step forward when the current president was turned away by innkeepers in Hamburg as he sought to find a place … Continue reading →

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Taking Away LIHEAP?

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Dave Bradley

As our media breathlessly pursues the current president’s Twitter droppings, the real rape of the American people goes on almost unreported. About the only thing that is getting reported on besides what a truly incompetent president we have is the … Continue reading →

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Ernst Traveling Town Halls Week of July 10 – July 14

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Once again we bring you the list of Senator Joni Ernst’s “Traveling town halls” sorted by date and time. Ernst herself will not be at the town halls. These town halls will be handled by her staffers. It is one … Continue reading →

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Another Year Of Bible Reading On Courthouse Grounds In Iowa

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Maybe it is because the fear of losing medicaid, health insurance or having the costs for insurance skyrocket has sucked all the air out of the room. Or maybe it is the continuing saga of how Republicans worked with a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Happy Birthday America Edition

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Below is an 11 minute video of a really mad constituent letting his congress member – Tom MacArthur – really have a piece of his mind. You may note that our Republican congress members will be avoiding meeting with the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Canada

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Today is the 150th or sesquicentennial celebration for our neighbors to the north. Since 1867 they have been a great neighbor and are now one of the leading democracies in the world. For those who have ever taken a trip … Continue reading →

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Ernst Traveling Show For Next Week

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Note: Senator Ernst will not be at these meetings. The meetings will be conducted by her representatives in the state. This version is sorted by date and time for next week. To see the full schedule sorted alphabetically by county … Continue reading →

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Call Ernst And Grassley To Stop Cuts To Medicaid

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Dave Bradley

In 2017, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature cut hospital reimbursements, cut funding at our two remaining mental health institutions, failed to address the Medicaid managed-care mess, and wasted $3 million in state money in a misguided attempt to replace birth … Continue reading →

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Contacting Ernst And Grassley

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Tomorrow is Monday. Start the week by calling Iowa’s senators and tell them what a vile piece of crap the AHCA is. If you can’t get through to their phones in Washington, DC there are alternatives. Contact their local offices … Continue reading →

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