Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

The Courtney Report

Throughout this year’s overhaul of Iowa’s property tax system, Senate Democrats were committed to ensuring our small businesses got a boost. That’s why the reforms we approved include a Main Street business property tax credit that reduces commercial property taxes … Continue reading

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Protest ALEC In Chicago

  On August 7-9th, the American Legislative Exchange Council will be holding its annual policy meeting at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Over the course of three days, following standard ALEC protocol, state lawmakers from across the country … Continue reading

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ALEC Legislatures: Creating The Crises

Republicans have lots of solutions. What they were short on for the longest time – until the Reagan presidency – was problems that those solutions could answer. One of their favorite solutions was privatized schools. But until Republicans were able to … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: A Canadian High Drifts In

Just as we were about to announce our new address on the outskirts of Hell, we seemed to have been moved again. Now we are in a place that seems to be having an early fall. A cool Canadian high pressure … Continue reading

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Harkin Email on ACA Implementation

Many of you probably got this email from Senator Harkin’s office. If not, I am sure there will be some information of interest in here. Remember, the ACA exchanges are to be set up and ready to go by October 1. … Continue reading

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Medicare For All? Investment Analyst Says …..

Imagine my surprise during the week as I am reading my usual suspect blogs and I come across a story that the Motley Fool group has written in favor of Medicare for all. Motley Fool is a investment analysis group. Their … Continue reading

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The Relative Who Wouldn’t Leave

Most of us have experience with a relative who has come to visit, then way overstayed their welcome. Either through the mooching or using the car too much or drinking your personal stash of liquor, the relative’s little habits eventually … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: When Did We Move To Hell’s Zipcode?

Another lovely brutal summer in Iowa. At least it will be countered by an equally brutal winter in six months. Does it get any better than this? I picked this week to move furniture. Just wanted to show you how smart … Continue reading

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Iowa ARA (Alliance for Retired Americans) Convention

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No Mother Should Worry

Hillary Clinton made a speech addressing the Trayvon Martin travesty in which she stated: “My prayers are with the Martin family and with every family who loves someone who is lost to violence. No mother, no father should ever have … Continue reading

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