Category Archives: Medicare

Krugman: Medicare Spending Is Down!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Major news that barely registered a tinkle in what passes for news media last week. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised since it was a holiday weekend and when the administration has good news it seldom makes the front section, … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To Family Values?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Let’s talk kitchen table issues. Let’s get real about what they are and who supports the side of the issue that will really help families stay together, grow and prosper. American families have been so beat down by Republicans claiming … Continue reading →

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Buying Furniture, The Economy And The ACA

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dave Bradley

We moved in the last bit of new furniture that we have been buying over the course of six months. This replaced some very, very old and ratty furniture that we had so desperately wanted to get rid of for … Continue reading →

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“We Are Willing To Fight For It!”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ladies and Gentlemen, Senator Elizabeth Warren at Netroots Nation last Saturday: If Reublicans take control of the senate, our country will once more be stopped from moving forward. Worse yet we will most likely go through two years of money … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Mr. Loebsack

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Loebsack Amendment: Don’t Mess with Medicare Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today offered an amendment to protect Iowa’s and our nation’s seniors. The amendment says don’t cut Medicare, don’t eliminate its guaranteed benefits and don’t turn it into a … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Obamacare!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Since I had written a post telling of my fun with the insurance company I was trying to sign up with through the ACA, I thought I would follow up with a short update. I now have a card and … Continue reading →

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Branstad To Create A New Job

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Terry! According to the Terry Branstad method of accounting for jobs he will be happy to know that when he loses his next year it will not count against him. Plus when the Democrat takes his place, that will count … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Mine

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today we have a treat we haven’t had for a while. A guest post by Larry Hodgden from Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three … Continue reading →

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Cedar County Health Care Meeting

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For those with questions on the new ACA Cedar County will be holding an open forum Tuesday night at the Cedar County Courthouse: Confused about the changes in health care? Attend the Health Care Exchange Information and Signup Tuesday October … Continue reading →

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On The Eve Of ObamaCare – Remembering The Greatest Canadian

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Tommy Douglas – he is Keifer Sutherland’s grandfather and the father-in-law to one of Hollywood’s great actors of all times, Donald Sutherland. But Mr. Douglas does not shrink in the light given off by his famous relatives. No, because Tommy Douglas … Continue reading →

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