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Loebsack Introduces Legislation To Prohibit Ex-Congress Members From Becoming Lobbyists

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

In an editorial published in Quad City Times June 22, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced that he has joined with fellow Congress member David Cicilline from Rhode Island to introduce legislature that would bar former members of congress from becoming lobbyists … Continue reading →

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Republican Brand Has A Bad Week

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

It almost feels as if the people of Iowa were strung along in a little show of political theater around school funding. Republicans can now go back to their districts and claim that they were all about not spending money … Continue reading →

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#AskBobby: An Internet Adventure In Hilarity

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Hey, it’s a holiday weekend. Not just a holiday weekend, but one of the big holidays of the year. If there is one legacy in America that I love is the irreverence with which Americans have always viewed their politicians. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: 15 Minutes Of Fame Edition

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

IT IS A MAJOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND. You guys really don’t expect the old quizmaster to work too hard do you? So let’s relax with a little quiz to remind you how much you have forgotten over the years. Today we … Continue reading →

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Questions Related To The Confederate Flag Situation

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Celebrating our country’s birthday we thought that some questions need to be asked as a follow up to the recent question that was spurred by the happenings in Charleston, SC: “Why are government buildings in the US flying the flag … Continue reading →

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July 4th Perspective From Frederick Douglass

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

One of the major tensions in this country is the wide gap between our ideals as espoused in documents such as the Declaration of Independence which we celebrate today and the reality of life in the United States. Certainly the … Continue reading →

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PSA From Progress Iowa For Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

How-To: Talk to your Conservative Uncle at 4th of July! By Progress Iowa Discuss confidently with your Conservative Uncle as he goes through the 5 stages of SCOTUS Grief As you spend time with friends and family this holiday weekend, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Videos

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Dave Bradley

OUTRAGE IN IOWA CITY following the Iowa decision in 2009 Woman removes Confederate flag in SC her name is Bree Newsome on the off chance that you haven’t seen this We celebrate our country’s independence next Saturday. I would say … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Hey! The Sun Ain’t Movin’! Edition

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Dave Bradley

I’m warning you – the sun is stuck. If it don’t move pretty soon, it’s going to get hot. I mean hot! Were you paying attention? It was one busy week. 1) The car from the Dukes of Hazzard tv … Continue reading →

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Another Judicial Retention Fight Next Year?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Wouldn’t you have thought that after 3 judges were replaced by the new Terry Branstad that he and his party would pretty much get their way in the Iowa Supreme Court? Thus after appointing all the members of the Iowa … Continue reading →

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