Category Archives: Hunger In America

Very Tired Of The Website Bashing

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Seems like we have turned into a one joke country almost overnight – “Did you hear about how bad the healthcare website is? Why it is so bad that ….. “(insert simile here). Every person who makes such a joke … Continue reading →

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All Politics Is Local And So Is Hunger

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Some in Congress rail against the poor and vote to take away the food stamps that are often all some families have to keep them going. Two of Iowa’s representatives voted to take away food stamps. I doubt either Steve … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs SNAP

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I would normally not feature a message from IPP so shortly after doing so with their annual look at working Iowa. However, their treatment of  the Republican attempt to make millions of Americans and thousands of Iowans go hungry through … Continue reading →

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Working For Food Stamps?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

If Republicans can force people to work for food stamps why can’t we just create jobs for those in poverty? We did that once before and it worked well. There is plenty of work that needs to be done and would … Continue reading →

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How SNAP Hits Home in Iowa

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Thanks once again to our friends at Iowa Fiscal Partnership where we are able to get some clear eyed analyses of what the true effects of policies will be. IFP BACKGROUNDER Farm Bill Debate Carries Implications for Many Thousands of … Continue reading →

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