Category Archives: Children

Iowans to be Taken for a Ride

Iowans to be Taken for a Ride by Paul Deaton Okay, it is starting to sink in that the role of the Iowa House of Representatives is to provide entertainment for us while members of the House Appropriations Committee try … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fourth week … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading

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An Iowa Old Fashioned Christmas

by Paul Engle [Editor’s Note:Living in Eastern Iowa in the 1980s, it was hard not to run into Paul Engle. Following is an excerpt from his book A Lucky American Childhood which can still be found in used bookstores and … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton Last week was busy with news from the State Capitol. Following is a recap of major stories that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box:Confrontation in the Senate:Senator-elect Kent Sorenson, who … Continue reading

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Iowans Will Accept the Affordable Care Act

Iowans Will Accept the Affordable Care Act by Paul Deaton Each passing day diminishes the likelihood of repealing the Affordable Care Act in the 112th Congress. In explaining the law, the insurance companies are also creating a grassroots awareness of … Continue reading

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

Iowa's Dave Loebsack on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act December 2, 2010 Dear Constituent,Given your interest in improving school meals and nutrition for Iowa's children, it's my pleasure to let you know that today the House of Representatives passed the … Continue reading

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SF464: A Biofuels Mandate for Iowa

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Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit

Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit By Caroline VernonWashington, DC – On January 13th, SEIU/Change That Works and health care reform coalition partners mobilized labor members and health care advocates from across the country for a national … Continue reading

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