Tag Archives: Foreign Affairs

Iowa Supports Middle East Peace

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Among the groups gearing up for Iowa’s first in the nation presidential caucus is Iowans Supporting Israel (ISI). According to their web site, “Iowa has an important role in the quadrennial selection of our President, we also have the responsibility … Continue reading →

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An Iowan on Syria

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Newman Abuissa is an Iowa City resident, an engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation, and was born in Syria. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen and before the Syrian conflict, he made regular trips to Syria with his family … Continue reading →

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Oh, Hillary

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Paul Deaton

There is no doubt that as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton undid much of the damage to the United States image in the world done by the George W. Bush administration.  Foreign perceptions of our country improved, in part because … Continue reading →

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Drone Strikes: U.S. Targeted Killings

Posted on July 19, 2013 by bfiaralphscharnau

Airpower enthusiasts claim that drones, or “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAVs), offer the possibility of quick, clean, and decisive victory in the war on terror. They are easy to deploy, save pilots’ lives, and avoid American casualties. Drones qualify as the … Continue reading →

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Iowans Arrested at KC Nuke Plant Protest

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(UPDATED July 16, 2013) Iowa Catholic Workers Frank Cordaro, Ed Bloomer, Elton Davis, and Jessica Reznicek were among two dozen people who were arrested Saturday morning for trespassing at the entrance to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s new south Kansas City … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin on Iran

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Paul Deaton

March 1, 2012 Washington, D.C. Dear Constituent: Thank you for contacting me about U.S. relations with Iran. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and concerns on these important matters. I am deeply concerned about the possibility that Iran may obtain nuclear … Continue reading →

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