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Day 28: Iowa House Republicans Continue To Break The Law

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ProgressIowa.org For Immediate Release: March 12th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Day 28: House Republicans continue to break the law by refusing to fund Iowa schools House leadership’s 28-day delinquency prompts two questions: 1. Why do they continue to … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Mr. Loebsack

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Loebsack Amendment: Don’t Mess with Medicare Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today offered an amendment to protect Iowa’s and our nation’s seniors. The amendment says don’t cut Medicare, don’t eliminate its guaranteed benefits and don’t turn it into a … Continue reading →

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Democrats: Don’t Play Not To Lose!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

OK all you amateur athletes, weekend warriors and those who participate with the remote and a comfy chair. You may be familiar with what I describe here. Have you ever been in a game or seen a game where one … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Just Laying Around

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

– It is a shame that Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoed the gay-discrimination bill. I was waiting to see if she would get a “welcome aboard” tweet from Russian president and noted gay hater Vladimir Putin. – Per John Fugelsang … Continue reading →

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Watch This!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

If you are any kind of science geek or curious about our beginnings or where we are going, I think this TV event will grab you. I never saw the original series with Carl Sagan. But reviews say this is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Holy Daylight Time Edition

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Today is the day when 6 o’clock is 5 o’clock and the sun rises in the west. For the one lost hour, Republicans will speak in logical terms and can not lie. Fortunately for them the hour is lost forever … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Nereida Castro is among hundreds of Iowans who have lost their hard-earned money due to wage theft. She talked with Sen. Mike Gronstal and me about what she has been through. Iowa workers and honest Iowa employers suffer when bad … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Obamacare!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Since I had written a post telling of my fun with the insurance company I was trying to sign up with through the ACA, I thought I would follow up with a short update. I now have a card and … Continue reading →

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What Would The Greatest Generation Do?

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I will admit from the outset that I have not read Tom Brokaw’s book on “The Greatest Generation.” However, I have heard many discussions of those years and indeed did grow up in the home with parents from that generation. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday The Award Goes To Edition

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Hey, hey, – it is Academy Awards Sunday. Glitz, glitter, speeches that go nowhere. But who cares. Every woman that walks up the red carpet will be asked over and over “Who are you wearing?” I wish once someone would … Continue reading →

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