Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

The Courtney Report

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Senate makes progress for middle class‏ AROUND THE DISTRICT Disaster Assistance for Muscatine County The Governor has declared Muscatine County a disaster area in the wake of recent storms and flooding. As a result, the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant … Continue reading →

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Grassley: Dead Kids, NO! Dead Presidents, YES!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

That is the message I take away from Grassley’s vote against very weak tea gun control legislation Wednesday. I can almost hear him thinking “Let’s see which side can pony up the big bucks for my vote.” And now Grassley is … Continue reading →

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Well Done Boston

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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The Thatcher Legacy

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Sunday Funday – Top TV shows of 1963

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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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Our Kids Is Screwed

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Every day I hear some republican say “We are leaving our children a crushing debt.” This is simply hooey and bothers me a great deal on two levels: 1) it is not “we” that are leaving the debt, it is … Continue reading →

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Maybe Sir Mick Jagger Could Advise The Economy

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

After all Sir Mick studied at the London School of Economics. Had that other gig not worked out as it did, perhaps he would have capped his economics career advising David Cameron. Could have done it with a rock ‘n’ … Continue reading →

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Blame Monsanto And The GOP

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Time for some on the left to quit blaming President Obama for everything that happens like he’s God.  Here’s a message From Americans Against The Tea Party.  For more informed, wonky discussion about this issue and what really happened, click … Continue reading →

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“Medicaid Madness” Tour In Davenport, Mason City, Ottumwa, and Cedar Rapids Today

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

  http://www.HealthiestIowa.com MARCH 27th, 2013 Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Healthiest Iowa Initiative to Hold “Medicaid Madness” Statewide Tour Today, Wednesday, March 27th   26 organizations have joined the Healthiest Iowa Initiative, including small business owners, health care providers, and citizen … Continue reading →

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