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The High Five

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As usual, here is Friday’s High Five from the folks at Progress Iowa. We will post this during the legislative session: It’s Friday! Yesterday, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history, becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed to the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Last In GDP Growth, 4th Quarter 2021

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Not sure what exactly to make of the map below. It is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). Here is the description from the site.  Gross Domestic Product by State, 4th Quarter 2021 and Year 2021 (Preliminary) Texas had … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Justice Jackson Edition

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Thursday’s vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court had many interesting little bits. Many of the little bits were part of the whole show that Republicans put on to show their disgust with the process. That … Continue reading →

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Existential Worries

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Dave Bradley

This is a submission from occasional contributor Ed Flaherty. Ed is the secretary of Veterans for Peace in Iowa City. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has some static in the background that many only whisper about. Russia has nuclear … Continue reading →

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What They Say; What They Do

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Ah, Republicans. Newspapers, TV and radio seem to always have a quote or two from Republicans to highlight some story. Unfortunately newspapers, TV and radio seldom do a followup to see how what they say matches up with what they … Continue reading →

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The High Five

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Dave Bradley

The Friday High Five from Progress Iowa: It’s April Fool’s Day! Grab your chocolate covered cotton balls and share a sweet treat with your friends to celebrate a day of pranks and fun. What’s not so fun? Republican lawmakers selling … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Shooting For The Stars Edition

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Sam Bee reminds us of other problems (8.5 minutes): Looks like those folks at NASA are screwing up the “government can’t do anything right” right wing meme with some spectacular findings this week. When will they quit being so competent … Continue reading →

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Good Laugh Line From Grassley

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From Thursday’s Des Moines Register:    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has not decided whether he will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation’s highest court, Iowa’s senior senator said Wednesday during a call with reporters. “I may make up … Continue reading →

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Medicare: What are DCEs And Why Should You Care?

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dave Bradley

When Katie Porter speaks, you can believe what she says (10 minutes, but very important) Have you ever heard of Direct Contracting Entities? If you have you are a rare person. I just became aware of them when I was … Continue reading →

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The High Five

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Once again we bring you Progress Iowa’s Friday version of their daily newsletter while the Iowa Legislature is in session. Happy Friday! It’s been an exciting week for Iowa’s college basketball teams! Congratulations to the Iowa State Cyclone women and … Continue reading →

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