Category Archives: Branstad

Branstad, Reynolds, Hogg And Jobs

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Remember the bogus numbers the Branstad administration would put out monthly on job creation? Branstad had set a goal of 200.000 jobs in 5 years which was a very lofty goal. Knowing that that would be one number that his … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Closing Four Clinics In Iowa

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The religious crazies that inhabit the Iowa legislature have reached part of their goal – they have caused some closings in Iowa of what they view as the mortal enemy of their God – Planned Parenthood. While they are no … Continue reading →

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Branstad Should Feel At Home In China

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Much of what he’s worked for is already in place in China. Unions have no power and are only there as a show to the outside world that yes, China has unions. Wages are low, hours long, workplace safety at … Continue reading →

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A Sad Anniversary Today

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Dave Bradley

One Year Ago Terry Branstad Unilaterally Privatized Iowa’s Medicaid Administration. It Has Been A Disaster. One year ago today – April 1, 2016, Governor Terry Branstad completed his goal of handing huge amounts of taxpayer money over to private business … Continue reading →

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Branstad’s Legacy

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Looks like Governor-For-Life Terry Branstad will soon be leaving us on that slow boat to China. Who cares how he gets there as long as he leaves. As he begins to leave we can look back briefly on what shape … Continue reading →

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Colin Gordon: What’s The Matter With Iowa?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

U of Iowa Professor Colin Gordon wrote a story in Dissent Magazine that many of us have been wondering about out loud. That is simply “What’s The Matter With Iowa?” Following perhaps the strangest election ever in Iowa, Republicans took … Continue reading →

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IPP And Senator Dvorsky On The Budget Shortfall

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Last Monday Mike Owen the Executive Director of the Iowa Policy Project and Research Director Peter Fisher gave a presentation at the Moral Monday meeting March 13th. This video is about 40 minutes long. It is all very self-explanatory except … Continue reading →

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An Unadvertised Bomb Inside Repealing The ACA

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Look out Kids, Mom and Dad may break you Filial responsibility. Ever hear of it? This is an old concept in law that goes back to the English poor laws in the 1600s. Stated simply, it means that children are … Continue reading →

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The Money, The Money, The Money

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Last week brought the not too stunning revelation that the Iowa legislature seems to be under the direction of Americans For Prosperity, a Koch brothers front group. Following the money, one of the most valuable lessons ever to learn in … Continue reading →

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Sirens In The Distance

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Trish Nelson

 After the Iowa Republicans’ dismantling of Chapter 20,  Senator Joe Bolkcom warns that the public employee retirement system is next.  Dear Editor:  I woke up about 3 a.m. to a siren in the distance.  I thought to myself: Car accident? … Continue reading →

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