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New Report: Minimum Wage Increase Would Bolster Iowa Economy

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: February 19th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 ‘Iowa Deserves a Raise’ finds that more than $270 million will be added to Iowa’s economy by raising the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour DES MOINES, IOWA — … Continue reading →

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TPP – Not A Good Deal

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A few weeks back I received an email that reported that a group of Iowa legislators were looking for some guidance on what was in the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). The reason is very logical – if the US joins in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – With An Apology

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I am willing to take the blame. I admit I did it. With my history of prognostication, you would think I would learn. But no, every year before the onset of winter or summer I step boldly in front of … Continue reading →

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MEMO: Legislative Inaction

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

“The Republicans who run your Iowa House say they won’t approve public school funding for the 2015-2016 school year, even though the law requires it.” MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa Executive Director DATE: February 14th, 2014 … Continue reading →

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Cable Merger And The Commons

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A couple of weeks ago a federal court said that the FCC had dropped the ball on net neutrality, thus those who own the gateway to the internet could do what they wish to do in controlling access. Immediately the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Juvenile Home And Other Thoughts

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I have been a bit confused by what exactly is going on with the Iowa Juvenile Home. Seems like in January we had a crisis from nowhere which resulted in the almost immediate shutdown and then it was out of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: It’s Sweeps Month

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ever wonder why the Super Bowl got pushed into the middle of winter? Ever wonder why the Academy Awards are no longer on a nice spring evening? Ever wonder why the hell you can’t find a decent TV program except … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As a member of the State Government Committee, I participated in a meeting with Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz. We wanted to know how three valid Iowa ballots in the 2012 election ended up not being counted. What we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Education, Guest Posts, Jobs, Matt Schultz, Vote Fraud | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Are Iowa Children Worth $1,500 Less?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Why do House Republicans think a child in Iowa is worth $1,500 less than the national average? Click here and tell them to fully fund our schools! Iowa school funding is well below the national average, with per pupil spending … Continue reading →

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They Want To Control YOU!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Once more the CBO came out with what should have been good news for Americans. Once more the right wing of America threw up all over it, then proceeded to lie their asses off. Once again just like your little … Continue reading →

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