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Fighting Back With Facts

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Letters, we send letters. BTW, this is a good time to start sending those letters in. Muscatine County chair Don Paulson counters the flawed arguments of Rep. Tom Sands LTTE in the Muscatine Journal. Sands argues from a trickle down … Continue reading →

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ALEC Meets In San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

While Iowans were enjoying excellent summer weather this week, the corporations were handing marching orders to the various state legislators who owe them fealty above the fealty they show to their various states. Yep, ALEC had a meeting in San … Continue reading →

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Outside Looking In

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Last weekend in Ames, the group known as the Family Leader – a Christian organization – held a meeting in Ames during which Republican candidates for president came before the judging eyes of those assembled to tell why they, the … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers Call for Special Session on School Funding

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Dave Bradley

From Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquard On July 2nd, Governor Branstad vetoed $56 million in urgently needed school funding. The money was approved by lawmakers in a compromise during the 2015 legislative session. In an effort to restore school funding, I and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Disease Infects Clown Bus

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The clown bus traveling to and from Ames had to stop several times to be disinfected. It seems a very virulent virus has infected the bus that is being used for a comedy act known as “The Republican Presidential Candidates … Continue reading →

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Study: Cannabis can help treat bone fractures

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Dave Bradley

One of the real mysteries to many Americans is how our country can turn a blind eye to a plant that has been shown that it could help solve some major problems from agriculture to construction to medicine. The ban … Continue reading →

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Real Solutions Or Fear And Hate?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Yesterday and today will be offering a dramatic contrast of the differences between what the Democratic Party stands for and what the Republican Party stands for. Last night in Cedar Rapids, Democrats met for their annual Hall of Fame dinner. … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report: School Funding And Mental Health Vetos

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

We haven’t had a Courtney Report for a while. This one is particularly timely since it concerns the Governor’s ill advised line item veto of of part of the school funding. This is an excerpt of the Courtney Report. To … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Countdown To The Hall Of Fame Dinner

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Well, hey – the Iowa Democratic Party’s Hall of Fame dinner is this coming Friday night in Cedar Rapids. This should be quite a memorable event. The Democratic presidential candidates will each be speaking. Get ready for some barn burner … Continue reading →

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#QuitWhining Fallout: Senator Johnson Doubles Down, Calls for Privatizing Education

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release July 10, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Important Questions Remain: Will Iowa GOP Condemn Johnson’s Remarks? Do Iowa GOP leaders support Johnson’s Desire to Privatize Education? DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican Party hit a new low … Continue reading →

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