Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

America Needs A New Story

A story posted on alternet the other day got me to thinking: it really is time for the new American narrative to be told. The old one where people work together and compromise for the better of the whole country … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Names In The News For 2012

In one more piece of evidence that humans can only maintain a small amount of information in their tiny brains, we present names that were once in the headlines daily but are now long forgotten. Here we go: 1) This … Continue reading

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Senator Harkin On The Fiscal Cliff

  The so-called “fiscal cliff” has been averted — but at what cost? At the last possible minute, the Senate and House passed legislation that fails to address what should be our most important priority — supporting the middle class by … Continue reading

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State Of Working Iowa

As they do year after year, the folks over at Iowa Policy Project have put together a well researched paper concerning the state of work in Iowa at the end of each year. They have been doing this end of … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – How Quickly We Forget Edition

Remember that thing you saw in January you were sure you’d never forget. 12 months later and it’s forgotten. We get so much information in a day it is often hard to keep it more than a day. But here we … Continue reading

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When Will We Say Enough Already?

Once again, Larry Hodgden expresses his views here. This was a letter to the editor before Christmas. It expresses feelings I think many felt over the Holiday. Thanks, Larry. As you read this 20 families in Connecticut will be burying … Continue reading

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Christmas Changed This Year

It seems like everyplace I went this past weekend, there was an overwhelming presence in the background. A presence that lingered in every adult’s mind. Eventually someone would blurt out something like “those poor families in Connecticut” or “Christmas just … Continue reading

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Another December, Another Tragedy

When word of the tragedy in Connecticut became known, my mind flashed back to another horrible school tragedy that involved children in a school. The year was 1958 and the city was Chicago. If you are nearing that first Social Security … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Christmas Edition

And how could we not have a Christmas Edition? A shout out to my family members scattered throughout the country. We have the four corners of the country covered, plus the center. So let’s have some fun! Don’t plan on learning … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

As 2012 comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who shared their concerns, ideas and hopes with me. You’ve made a positive difference by helping to shape Iowa’s future. We have many reasons to look forward to 2013. … Continue reading

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