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retired in West Liberty

Change At Iowa Policy Project

We would like to note that the folks at Iowa Policy Project have announced a change at the top. It is not a huge change. David Osterberg has stepped down as the executive director. Mike Owen, Mr. Osterberg’s long time … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – A Good Old-Fashioned Quiz

OK – I am taking it a bit easy this week. So I am going to survey the internet for some interesting questions about US history. As we all know – what we were taught in school and what really … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Expanding affordable health care for more working Iowans was a top priority during the 2013 session. Our bipartisan work led to the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan. It’s Iowa’s approach to implementing the federal Affordable Care Act, which requires states … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory; Setting Priorities

The week of July 4th seems like a good opportunity to take a little time to see where we are at and where do we want to go. It never hurts to assess what our goals are and therefore where we … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Economy, Education, Internet Issues, Jobs, Media Reform, Vote Fraud, wind power, womens rights | 1 Comment

Yer Marching Orders!

  Get out and march in your local Independence Day Parade. Be proud to stand up for what Democrats believe in. We are what made America great! Find your local parade and join in with the local Democrats. If there … Continue reading →

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ALEC: The Republican 50 State Strategy

Remember a few years back when Howard Dean was chair of the Democratic Party? Remember how he had this great idea called the 50 state strategy where Democrats organized and competed in all 50 states? Remember that it worked pretty … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – I Feel Supreme Quiz.

Well, boy oh boy, the Supremes added some punch to what is usually a quiet week in the summer. That Tony Scalia – what a card! One day he sees things in the constitution like corporate personhood and the next he … Continue reading →

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National Report Detailing ALEC’s Assault On Public Schools‏

Iowa Featured In Report Read the report: http://bit.ly/ALECvKids FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2013 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Iowa featured in new national report detailing ALEC’s assault on public schools Report exposes the impact right-wing corporate front group ALEC … Continue reading →

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Dr. Branstad?

Their Freedom Is Controlling Your Life Last week Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law which gives him what must be the ultimate among those who desire to hold the control of others’ lives in their hands; he now has the … Continue reading →

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Dream For ALL Rally Immigration Reform

 

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