Category Archives: Foreign Affairs

Memorial Day 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Memorial Day 2011 From Iowa Senator Bob Dvorsky Iowa is currently experiencing its largest deployment since World War II, with about 2,800 Iowa soldiers in Afghanistan alone. It’s a powerful reminder this Memorial Day that freedom comes at a cost. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day in Iowa

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

“A soldier feels a sense of connection to his country that is like few other things. That connection is to current events, but to the lives of past soldiers as well. Being a soldier can be a form of living … Continue reading →

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Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter by Paul DeatonWhen a descendent of founding father John Adams was in Iowa this week, it was occasion to take notice. Elliott Adams, President of Veterans for Peace, was here for a series … Continue reading →

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Iowa and a Ban on Nuclear Test Explosions

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Ban on Nuclear Test Explosions by Paul DeatonIn traveling around Iowa, the author finds that people understand that nuclear weapons exist and were used by the United States during World War II. During a trip with a … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill Washington, D.C. May 5, 2011 –  Iowa's Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack was an original co-sponsor of HR 1735, a bill to require the President to transmit to Congress a plan with time … Continue reading →

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Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons by Paul Deaton In a recent letter, Senator Chuck Grassley (D-IA) expressed his disagreement with ratification of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and said, “should the Senate consider a treaty relating to tactical … Continue reading →

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Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week On May 3, 2011, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Afghanistan: What is an Acceptable End-State, and How Do We Get There? Here is the link where written testimony will … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan It has been a couple of months since Denise O'Brien reported that she had taken a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to serve in Afghanistan as an agricultural adviser. From Atlantic, Iowa, she … Continue reading →

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Iowa and a Spring Wedding

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Spring Wedding by Paul DeatonWould give almost anything for a few dry days and a chance to enjoy Spring's warmth. There are a lot of reasons. Row crop farmers are way behind last year's planting, with corn … Continue reading →

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Iowa Statewide Peace Rally

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Statewide Peace Rally by Paul DeatonAbout 100 people rallied at Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines on Saturday to demonstrate support for an end to U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Speakers included Ed Flaherty – President, Iowa Veterans … Continue reading →

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