Category Archives: Jobs

An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day by Jerry Messer (Editor's Note:The following letter was submitted to the local Quad City newspapers, who declined to print it. One of Blog for Iowa's responsibilities is to give a voice to … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs and Iowa Employment Tax

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton What will be the business climate in Iowa as a result of a Branstad administration? A neighbor of mine, who is an entrepreneur and owner of a mid-sized business is finding out and not liking it.According to … Continue reading →

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44,000 Iowans Declared Financial Casualties In GOP War With Obama Administration

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

44,000 Iowans Declared Financial Casualties In GOP War With Obama Administration By David VanThournout We’ll it appears that the Grumpy Old Party has a soft spot for the mega-wealthy but not for the average hard working and out of a … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010 by Paul Deaton “President Obama and the Democratic congress saved capitalism, addressed some of the gross inequities in our health care system and reformed the financial system, passing landmark legislation in each of these … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Iowa Jobs

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Myth of Iowa Jobs by Paul Deaton “A mythology is being created of a small business owner, who gains experience in making a payroll and is self sufficient. It is a modern day re-enactment of the stories of Thomas … Continue reading →

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Iowa and China's Currency Valuation

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and China's Currency Valuation by Paul Deaton“In the post-Reagan society, where the middle class is under continuous assault, we value the ability to buy cheap roofing nails, cans of beans, shoes or hand held communications devices and don't see … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Relationship with Mexico

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Relationship with Mexico by Paul Deaton“That Iowa agribusiness is supported by federal subsidies, reliant on cheap energy, and dependent upon producing large quantities of row crops of corn and soybeans with very few farm workers is a characteristic of … Continue reading →

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Politicizing Retention of Iowa Judges

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Politicizing Retention of Iowa Judges by Paul Deaton“The campaign to ouster three Iowa Supreme Court Justices to protect what some call “traditional family” is based on a Rube Goldberg contraption of logic that defies common sense.“Who heard of most of … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Shares our Values

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

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Posted in BFIA, Bruce Braley, Bush Tax, Calls to Action, Clean Elections, Congress, Corporate Greed, Education, Election Day Registration, Energy, Environment, Health Care & Medicare, Iowans for Voting Integrity, Jobs, Main Page, Progressive Community, Sustainability, Veterans | Comments Off

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery by Paul Deaton “Eventually, there is a need to act and that is where the government may force some residents out of their homes. This part of the process can be unpleasant and … Continue reading →

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