Category Archives: middle-class

The Courtney Report

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading →

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New Report Paints Bleak Picture for Iowa Women

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

‘The State of Women in America’ is latest in a series of studies showing the results of Governor Branstad’s failed economic policies   DES MOINES, IOWA — A report released today by the Center for American Progress Action Fund (CAPAF) … Continue reading →

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The State Of Working Iowa 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again our friends at the Iowa Policy Project have released their annual report on working families in Iowa. This is one of their chief research projects every year. While we hear folks like Governor Branstad extol the economy under his … Continue reading →

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Another Feel-Good, Useless Chant from the Right

Posted on August 6, 2013 by bfialauratwing

“Welfare should not be a career option.” Another feel-good, but useless chant from the Right. How does chanting “personal responsibility” actually help solve anything? There is no doubt that nationally, we have a an unacceptably high percentage of our population … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s note: Senator Courtney has been out of action with some medical problems. We are quite happy he is back to work. I talked with university students on April 2 about the importance of affordable, high-quality public universities to Iowa. … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin On The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  The so-called “fiscal cliff” has been averted — but at what cost? At the last possible minute, the Senate and House passed legislation that fails to address what should be our most important priority — supporting the middle class by … Continue reading →

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