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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
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
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
Posted in gun control
Tagged Australia, gun control, John Boehner, our lady of angels, tragedy
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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
Posted in Humor
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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
Posted in Courtney, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Legislature
Tagged winter driving, women in history
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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
