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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
ALEC And The NRA
I had planned to write about the connection between ALEC – the behind closed doors, corporate run lobbying group for corporations – and the NRA. But I am guessing Santa Claus must have wanted me not to get overworked, so he … Continue reading
An Even More Insane Bill In Michigan
I thought that the whole about face to kill unions in Michigan was an example of a legislature on the border of mass insanity. But now Michigan has come up with an even crazier idea – the state senate there … Continue reading
Posted in Budget
Tagged Branstad, divide and conquer, indigent transport, refuse doctor care, UI hospital
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Sunday Funday – Top Ten Evil Toys Edition
The other day I received an email listing the 10 most dangerous toys that American industry has ever foisted on American children. And those manufacturers wonder why we need consumer protection bureaus. So I will try to write a brief description … Continue reading
Five Things We Learned At The Capitol
from David Goodner, Iowa CCI Yesterday, more than 30 CCI watchdogs, like you, from across the state testified at public hearings on economic development, budget and tax policy, and we made a big impact. Here’s the full press roundup that gives … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Branstad, iowa budget, Joe Bolkom, public oversight, tom sands
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ALEC, Michigan And Iowa
Anyone happen to think that “Gee, when the legislature decided to kill the unions in Michigan, they were sure lucky someone had a bill written up and ready to go!” Well it sure was a coincidence for some lucky legislature and … Continue reading
Sorrow
One of the worst tragedies that can befall anyone is the loss of a child. Blogforiowa wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the senseless shootings in Connecticut yesterday. We hope that some good will … Continue reading
Republican View: Obama Didn’t Win
Nope. Looks like that win Obama claims may be up to dispute. Seems he actually came in second to last in the presidential race. Even their man, Mitt Romney, came in a close second. For 2013: No More Romney I hope … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC, Blog for Iowa, Climate Change, Labor
Tagged bain, Clear Channel, Darden, Limbaugh, Papa John, walmart
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Sunday Funday: Elizabeth Warren Is On The Banking Committee Edition
So let’s see what your banking IQ is. Bet you Elizabeth’s is about a zillion. See if you can concentrate over the weeping and gnashing of banker’s teeth in the background. 1) By assets, what is the largest bak in the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
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The Courtney Report
When looking ahead to the 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature, continuing to create jobs and grow Iowa’s economy tops my priority list. We need to do what we can to help more Iowans recover from the national recession. Ensuring … Continue reading
We Only Have One Earth
I swear, the way some people treat this planet they seem to think humans can hop in a boat or spaceship or something and in a couple of days they will be on another habitable planet just waiting to be … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
Tagged climate change and drought, great lakes, mississippi river, ogallala aquifer
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