Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Bill Moyers Takes Off The Gloves

Thank you, workers,  for all you have done to build America and maintain our democracy. Enjoy you weekend. And keep fighting. People know Bill Moyers has as much integrity as anyone in Washington or anyone in the news business. If … Continue reading

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George Raveling And “The Speech”

Iowans who have been around for the last 30 years can hardly forget George Raveling, the high energy former Iowa Men’s basketball coach. Raveling always prided himself more as a leader and shaper of young men than as a basketball … Continue reading

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Iowa Labor Day Weekend Events

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Sunday Funday March Memorial Edition

The fiftieth anniversary of the March on Washington took place yesterday. As with anything, memorials and anniversaries are but shadows of the real thing. I feel so lucky to have been alive to see the real thing. Those who attended must … Continue reading

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National Fast Food Strike Scheduled August 29th

Following successful smaller strikes around the country there will be an attempt at a national strike against fast food businesses next Thursday August 29th. The following is from the website http://lowpayisnotok.org/strike-kit/ HOW TO GO ON A ONE-DAY STRIKE 15 steps … Continue reading

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Fiftieth Anniversary Of The March On Washington

Today the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice is commemorated in Washington. Remember that Dr. King was among other things, a true believer in jobs with dignity and decent pay to bridge the distances between … Continue reading

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ALEC: A Corporate Think Tank In Every State

A Democratic freshman legislator from Wisconsin attended the most recent ALEC gathering in Chicago two weeks ago. Her story gives a great insight into what happens behind those closed doors where the actual legislation is cooked up and served to … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Back To School Edition

A person just gets settled into a good summer routine and BANG! it’s back to school time. Wake Up! Look Sharp! Comb that hair and tuck in that shirt! And for goodness sake turn that brain back on! There we go … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

This fall, I will be working with 10 of my fellow legislators on the Medical Malpractice Study Committee. We will study current standards and potential options in medical malpractice actions, including the number of expert witnesses that may be called. I … Continue reading

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A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

President Obama called out the Republican Party the other day for not having an alternative to his signature health care plan despite their desire to simply throw it into the trash can. Of course this is just one of many … Continue reading

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