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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
Well Done Boston
We would like to say to the police, the political leadership of Boston “well done.” At a time when many folks want to act like dime novel superheroes, those faced with with the actual crisis used cool heads and proven … Continue reading
The Biggest Reason For Medicaid Expansion
There are some legislators in Iowa that seem to think that they are invulnerable to whatever sickness or illness that may be unleashed on the populace. As long as they have access to medical aid they will be OK. There … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Legislature, medicaid expansion
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The Thatcher Legacy
Reaction to the death of Margaret Thatcher in Britain has been among the most mixed I have ever seen for any public figure in my lifetime. American media has painted Mrs. Thatcher as some sort of unquestioned leader who took a … Continue reading
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Sunday Funday – I Read The News Today, Oh, Boy!
Many of you may have the same short memory problems I have been having recently. I can read something and 2 minutes later can’t remember a thing. So let’s see what you can remember that you most likely read last week … Continue reading
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The Courtney Report
I support the Governor’s goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation by focusing on improving health outcomes and rewarding healthy behaviors. That is why the Senate has incorporated those ideas into SF 296, which would expand Medicaid … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Courtney, Courtney Report, Health Care & Medicare, medicaid expansion, Public Health
Tagged appointees, mental health, public safety, vulnerable Iowans
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I Saw A Picture Of A Child Today
Early morning, before the sun came up. I was beginning the day with the usual checking of news and blogs. One post had a story of how one mother from Newtown was grieving the loss her son. Her son was 6 … Continue reading
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Tagged child deaths, gun control, gun violence
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Assessing Our Heterosexual Marriage
It is time for our annual assessment of our heterosexual marriage. We have been doing so for the past four years, looking for the signs that legalized gay marriage in Iowa is causing our marriage to crumble. We have survived 2 … Continue reading
Sunday Funday – Top TV shows of 1963
Here we go with another “50 years ago” quiz. But you shouldn’t have to be an old fogie like me to recognize the description of popular shows from the way back. Most of these live on in syndication or as references … Continue reading
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The Courtney Report
Editor’s note: Senator Courtney has been out of action with some medical problems. We are quite happy he is back to work. I talked with university students on April 2 about the importance of affordable, high-quality public universities to Iowa. … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Iowa Legislature, Jobs, middle-class
Tagged food donations, land donation, skilled worker shortage
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Reminder: Medicaid Madness Events!
**RELEASE** Healthiest Iowa Initiative members respond to Gov Branstad’s proposal, plan statewide rallies Sunday and Tuesday Healthiest Iowa Initiative to Hold “Medicaid Madness” Rallies Across the State on Sunday, Tuesday 27 organizations have joined and more than 1,200 have signed … Continue reading
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