Category Archives: Harkin

Random Thoughts Before A Holiday

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

* The President takes as bold of an action as he possibly can and the Speaker of the House claims this ends any co-operation that was going to happen between congress and the President. Maybe Boehner missed it, but there … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Blog for Iowa, Harkin, Immigration, John Boehner, Koch Brothers, Media Bias | Tagged fake cooperation, US Post Office | Comments Off

Same Old Same Old?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I am getting old and cranky. At least that’s what I am thinking as I look about some of the local political news and yawn. I wonder how much more voters can stand of a Republican Party that refuses to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Bruce Braley, David Loebsack, Harkin, Jack Hatch, tea party | Comments Off

Filibuster Reform Long Overdue

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A word from Senator Tom Harkin on filibuster rule change last week. In 1995, with my party in the minority, I stood up and said we needed to get rid of the filibuster. Finally — 18 years later — we … Continue reading →

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Will Dems Lay Down For Branstad?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Here is my main takeaway from Tuesday’s elections: When Democrats fight, they win; when Democrats abandon their candidate, they lose. The difference between Virginia and New Jersey is a fighting Democratic Party. The difference between Chris Christie, re-elected Governor of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Branstad, Bruce Braley, food, Harkin, Iowa Legislature | Tagged barbara buono, chris christie, ken cuccinelli | Comments Off

Senator Harkin Explains How America Works

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Posted in Harkin, Health Care & Medicare | Tagged ACA, obamacare, Senator Tom Harkin | Comments Off

Harkin Email on ACA Implementation

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Many of you probably got this email from Senator Harkin’s office. If not, I am sure there will be some information of interest in here. Remember, the ACA exchanges are to be set up and ready to go by October 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Harkin, medicaid expansion, Medicare, Obamacare | Tagged ACA, implementation | Comments Off

Medicaid Madness – Medicaid Matters

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Schedule of Events Monday, March 25th A coalition of small business owners, health care providers, and citizen organizations on Monday will launch the Healthiest Iowa Initiative and call on Governor Branstad to accept the expansion of Medicaid in Iowa. Representatives … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Harkin, Labor, medicaid expansion | Comments Off

Senator Harkin Will Be Missed

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Trish Nelson

by Tom Slockett Senator Tom Harkin’s decision not to seek re-election in 2014 focuses attention on the exceptional, in fact extraordinary, service he has provided to Iowa and the nation since he was first elected to Congress more than 38 … Continue reading →

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Kick Back Sunday Afternoon

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Frontline: The Untouchables Just in case you missed the PBS Frontline broadcast of “The Untouchables” on why no one from Wall Street has been prosecuted for bringing the US to the brink of depression. Prepare to be outraged. Watch it … Continue reading →

Posted in financial reform, Harkin | Tagged election rigging, Wall Street | Comments Off