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Category Archives: Republican Policy
The Quiet Room
A story of a child’s gun death in America “At the end of an inconspicuous hallway and strategically placed far from the controlled chaos of the trauma room lies a dimly lit waiting area that we in the medical field … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, gun control, Republican Policy
Tagged Gun lobby, NRA
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Vulture Capitalists Swallow A Couple Of Companies
Rumors of the demise of Toys ’R’ Us have been circulating for six months or more since they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Almost as if a songbook was sent out for news readers across the land there was a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Mitt Romney, Republican Policy
Tagged capitalism, Toys 'R' Us, vulture capitalism
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Obscure Court Ruling Sends Ominous Warning Message
While our news media focuses on the ongoing disasters such as the Russian Connection to the White House, the plunging stock market and the fate of those under DACA, some really important news is going under reported. One such story … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Republican Policy, Social Security
Tagged government employee retirement, IPERS
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2018 Legislative Agenda
For those who did not get this in their email. It is a week old, but still quite relevant. See previous post to find your legislative forum this weekend. *** Statehouse Update, January 22 *** We’re just starting Week 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Economy, Education, Iowa legislature 2018, Kim Reynolds, Republican Policy
Tagged 2018 legislature proposed bills
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Destroying Government Is A Hell Of A Thing To Run On
That Is What Republicans Offer. The difference between Democrats and Republicans should now be as clear as the finest crystal. Democrats build societies and frameworks for citizens to work within those societies. Today’s Republicans destroy what has been built by … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa, Education, Humor, Iowa legislature 2018, Kim Reynolds, Republican Policy
Tagged Fred Hubbell, putting people first
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Iowa’s Medicaid Is So Screwed Up
Iowa’s Medicaid system has been going downhill since the day former Iowa Emperor Branstad declared that private companies would be allowed to start pecking slowly at the body in an effort to kill it. He said this would save it. … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Election Campaign, Affordable Care Act, Blog for Iowa, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Democrats, Iowa legislature 2018, Republican Policy
Tagged medicaid privatization
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And Now The Bad News: Iowa Legislature Returns
Winter winds blow chillin’ cold. What blows even colder is the hearts of Iowa’s Republican Party. Next week they start part two of emptying out the state coffers – filled by taxes from you and I – and handing it … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution? Check Your Voter Registration!
A year from now you would never forgive yourself if you were somehow prevented from voting out those who are making a mockery of government by the people. So resolve to yourself that you will check with your county auditor … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2018 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa, Republican Policy, voter suppression
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Rick Steves On The Tax Cuts For The Rich
I have always liked this guy. Now I like him a lot more. From his facebook entry: More money than many Americans make in their entire lifetime. That’s what Congressional Republicans are voting to give me as a tax break. … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2018 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa, Republican hypocrisy, Republican Policy, tax cuts for the wealthy
Tagged Rick Steves
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Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame
For your votes for a bill that will end the ACA and drive up insurance rates to unaffordable levels for many. Shame for your votes that will rob from the poor and middle class and give massive amounts to the … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2018 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa, Republican hypocrisy, Republican Policy, tax cuts for the wealthy
Tagged David Young, Ernst, Grassley, Rod Blum, Steve King
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