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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
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
Posted in Climate Action, Environment Iowa, medicaid expansion, Rob Hogg
Tagged Iowa Mental Health closures
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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
Posted in Humor
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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
Posted in Big Government, Branstad, Education, medicaid expansion, Republicn Policy
Tagged administrative tax cut for businesses
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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
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, 2016 Election Campaign, Bruce Braley, Clean Elections, Corporate Greed, Joni Ernst, Koch Brothers, money out of politics
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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
Posted in Branstad, Iowa Legislature, medicaid expansion
Tagged Iowa Democratic Party, profitizing medicaid
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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
Posted in planned parenthood
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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
Posted in Humor
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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
Posted in debt ceiling, Economy, Joni Ernst
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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
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged Donald Trump, schtick
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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
Posted in Progress Iowa, womens rights
Tagged women's economic issues, women's issues
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