Category Archives: Budget

It's Time For Fiscal Accountability at the Pentagon

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Paul Deaton

It’s time for fiscal accountability in all parts of government, but particularly with military spending. In FY 2000 the Pentagon budget was $295 billion, the national debt was $5.62 trillion, and unemployment was 4 percent. In FY 2012, the Pentagon … Continue reading →

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Over Half Of Your Taxes

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The following video shows where over half of your tax dollars go. I believe it also shows that our priorities are drastically askew. I am not sure what the latest stats are on how out of whack our military spending … Continue reading →

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Democrats Are The Adults

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Many years ago I saved back part of a post from the website dailykos. Most of you are familiar with dailykos. There are some incredibly smart folks there.  Unfortunately I did not keep the link to this particular post just … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Iowans deserve a state budget that helps create new jobs This year, the state budget must help Iowa workers and businesses recovering from the national recession. That means doing all we can to encourage new jobs. The plan we’re working … Continue reading →

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Will Your Town’s Library Soon Be Privatized?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

One of the things we need to do from time to time is to step back and try to get a fix on what direction we are headed. Often we allow others to come in and take control without realizing … Continue reading →

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It is Time to End Our Longest War

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

As we mark the tenth anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan on October 7, we have to ask ourselves, why are we still there? What constitutes victory? Will we stay ten more years? Each month we spend billions of dollars … Continue reading →

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Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer by Paul Deaton During a week of tornado sightings, record heat and hailstorms, the Iowa House of Representatives debated and then passed HF 697, an omnibus budget bill.  The Republican majority sought compromise in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Get Ready for Fewer Restaurant Inspections

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Get Ready for Fewer Restaurant Inspections by Paul DeatonFour months into the Branstad administration, the character of our government is beginning to reveal itself. Blog for Iowa covered Iowa Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mariannette Miller Meeks previously … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls by Paul Deaton On Wednesday, Meghan Malloy of Iowa Independent reported that Governor Branstad's office received 204 calls over the budget gridlock in Des Moines. We are reporting on 204 phone calls? This is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget by Paul Deaton Adjournment sine die by the Iowa Legislature seems unlikely any time soon. The Senate Democratic majority cannot find common ground with House Republican Majority on the budget, the budget must be approved … Continue reading →

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