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The Upside-Down Republican View of Power
Most Americans think that the power structure of the government and the country is pretty much what is described in the Constitution. The people are the sovereign, the final deciders. Through their votes they choose the President as the head … Continue reading
Posted in Big Government, Blog for Iowa, Corporate Greed
Tagged ALEC, corporations, lobbyists, media, poor, power structure, religion, republican party, rich
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Loebsack Explains NDAA Vote
[Congressman Dave Loebsack sent this response to a query about his vote for the National Defense Authorization Act. If you question what our elected officials are doing in Washington, contacting them is easy and they usually respond to constituent questions. … Continue reading
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Sunday Funday – Labor Songs Edition
One of the marks of tough times in the US and in most countries is the expression of distress through music and the other arts. Labor Day is a celebration not only of the working person, but also of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor
Tagged labor, songs, trivia
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The Courtney Report: The Fight For Education Pays Off
Iowa families will continue to have easy access to high-quality, free preschools for four-year-olds. Governor Branstad has announced he now supports the popular statewide preschool initiative that has made Iowa the envy of the nation in recent years. This victory … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Education, Iowa Legislature, Local Control
Tagged education, grassroots, Tom Courtney
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President Obama Declares Women’s Equality Day
President Barack Obama declared August 26 — the 91st anniversary of the Constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote — “Women’s Equality Day” in a proclamation on Thursday.
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Sunday Funday: State Fair History And Lore
Once again the state fair is upon us. Not only in Iowa, but across the country, citizens gather to see who has the best pies, the best homemade jams and who grows the biggest tomato. Can you answer some questions … Continue reading
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Dave Loebsack and the Rock Island Arsenal
[Editor’s Note: Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack has been in the news recently for meetings concerning the future of the Rock Island Arsenal. Following is some background information readers may have missed.] Washington, Jun 20 – Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) … Continue reading
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The Courtney Report
State Senator Tom Courtney is currently serving his third term in the Iowa Senate. He represents Senate District 44, which includes Des Moines and Louisa counties, and five precincts in Muscatine County. I believe that Iowa works best when Iowans … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Economy, Jobs
Tagged 2011 session, economy, Iowa, legislature, state government
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MSNBC In Iowa To Cover Christie Vilsack And Ames Straw Poll
Yes, we know it says Straw Poll-Free Zone right at the top of the page, but we have to pander to Google just like everyone else… MSNBC’s “The Daily Rundown” has joined the media circus in Iowa for the big … Continue reading
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Wisconsin Recall Election Results – Dems Allege Vote Tampering
Update: Dems pick up 2 seats. There were apparent shenanigans in the same county that mysteriously found 14,000 untabulated votes for the GOP’s state Supreme Court candidate David Prosser, after the Democratic opponent JoAnne Kloppenburg had been declared the winner by … Continue reading
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