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Rob Hogg: Medicaid Mess And More

Robb Hogg newsletter Nov.13 MEDICAID MESS Governor Branstad’s current push to privatize Iowa Medicaid has upset many Iowans. Critics say it tries to do too much too fast, and is too disorganized, and does not accomplish any public benefit. Last … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: The Actress Speaks The Truth Edition

1) The password to access the wifi for journalists covering the Republican debate Tuesday was what? 2) Aung San Suu Kyi appears ready to head the government of what country despite not being elected? 3) Last Saturday a guitar once … Continue reading

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If Republicans Hate Government, Why Do They Run?

Where ever two Republicans get together one topic of conversation is bound to be how bad the government is. The complaint is always too much government meddling in the wrong things. They almost sound anarchist in their desire to dismantle … Continue reading

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Joni Ernst And The Koch Brothers

A true tale with foreboding for the 2016 election. From politico.com comes the story of how Joni Ernst became the darling of the Koch brothers and how they disguise their involvement through layers of operatives: Until now, little has been … Continue reading

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IDP Statement on GOP Legislators Supporting Branstad Administration’s Disastrous Medicaid Privatization Plan

DES MOINES – Today (Tuesday, Nov. 3), Republicans on the joint Health Care Policy Oversight Committee all voted against a motion to delay the Branstad administration’s disastrous Medicaid privatization plan by six months in response to concerns and unanswered questions … Continue reading

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Calling All Reproductive Rights Activists!

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland will be holding a volunteer training! This is a great way to get up to speed on the different activities there are for you to get involved. Volunteering at Planned Parenthood of the Heartland is … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Pyramids Are For Grain Storage Edition

Who knew that what rest of the world from ancient days to today saw as elaborate burial tombs for Pharaohs were actually ancient grain storage bins. Thousands of people missed that connection until Ben Carson came along to educate the … Continue reading

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Shouldn’t Elected Officials Understand The System?

Late last week Senator Joni Ernst sent out an email asking Iowans to vote in a small poll she was conducting. The question seemed simple and straight forward: Do you agree with raising the debt limit? Yes, No or Unsure? … Continue reading

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Donald Trump: America’s Current Gorgeous George?

Driving down the road and listening to yet another story on Donald Trump punctuated with Trump himself telling all who dare listen just how great he is, I could not help to let my mind drift to try to remember … Continue reading

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CAP Action, Progress Iowa to Host Iowa Women’s Economic Security Forum

October 29, 2015 Contact Chelsea Kiene, 202.478.5328, ckiene@americanprogressaction.org Matt Sinovic, matt@progressiowa.org ADVISORY: CAP Action, Progress Iowa to Host Iowa Women’s Economic Security Forum Des Moines, IA — Too many working families are struggling to make ends meet and to respond … Continue reading

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