Category Archives: Branstad

RAGBRAI and Iowa Politics

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Trish Nelson, regular editor of Blog for Iowa, posted this photo on the Internet, reminding us that there is a world outside the confines of what Al Gore described as “the worldwide digital communications, Internet, and computer revolutions (which) have … Continue reading →

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The Relative Who Wouldn’t Leave

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Most of us have experience with a relative who has come to visit, then way overstayed their welcome. Either through the mooching or using the car too much or drinking your personal stash of liquor, the relative’s little habits eventually … Continue reading →

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It's a Gatsby Kind of Summer

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The story about the termination of Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation won’t be going away soon. Ryan Foley of the Associated Press picked up the story, which is garnering some national attention. … Continue reading →

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Oops – Steve King Accidentally Speaks The Truth

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Every now and then some Republican loses their talking points and without those to guide them they accidentally tell the truth. Such a horrible misfortune befell our own Steve King this week. He was discussing immigration and he slipped and … Continue reading →

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Is Governor Branstad Above The Law?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Governor Branstad gets away with endangering the public while a state trooper, Larry Hedlund,  is put on administrative leave for doing his job. A state vehicle carrying Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds was clocked at 17 miles over … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Expanding affordable health care for more working Iowans was a top priority during the 2013 session. Our bipartisan work led to the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan. It’s Iowa’s approach to implementing the federal Affordable Care Act, which requires states … Continue reading →

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National Report Detailing ALEC’s Assault On Public Schools‏

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Featured In Report Read the report: http://bit.ly/ALECvKids FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2013 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Iowa featured in new national report detailing ALEC’s assault on public schools Report exposes the impact right-wing corporate front group ALEC … Continue reading →

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Dr. Branstad?

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Their Freedom Is Controlling Your Life Last week Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law which gives him what must be the ultimate among those who desire to hold the control of others’ lives in their hands; he now has the … Continue reading →

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Big Moves Coming?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well I heard someone on the radio give the old Republican cliche about states that cut their business taxes and/or regulations. “Iowa is open for business!” These are similar moves to what Walker did in Wisconsin. Last I looked, Walker’s Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Governor Branstad Given Power To Approve Abortions

Posted on June 13, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

Buried in Iowa’s Medicaid expansion legislation is an amendment that empowers Governor Branstad – who is not an MD – to determine if an abortion procedure was “medically necessary” for purposes of Medicaid reimbursements to abortion providers. U.S. law permits … Continue reading →

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