Tag Archives: Miller-Meeks

Miller-Meeks Dodges The Real Problem

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Paul Deaton

In November I will get my seventh opportunity to vote for Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Congress. I will decline, again. The incumbent is not doing enough on important issues of our times. I am thinking particularly of Social Security. She made … Continue reading →

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Bohannan Responds to Miller-Meeks Ad

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Dave Bradley

BAM!! When I saw that Miller-Meeks ad I sputtered something about how I hope somebody calls it out. Well here it is. 1 minute of truth from Christine Bohannan: BAM!

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Member Of Congress Manufactures Campaign Material

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Paul Deaton

I used to think I could talk with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. That was in 2008 during her first run for Congress. I was on the county board of health and felt that gave me standing to discuss issues with the … Continue reading →

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Returning To The Fifties

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Dave Bradley

5 minutes: Watching bits and pieces of the show trial of former Center For Disease Control member and NIAID leader Anthony Fauci it dawned on me what the goal of today’s extremist right wing Republican Party is. Their goal is … Continue reading →

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Statement On Social Security

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Dave Bradley

The following statement was issued on Tuesday by the Social Security watch site socialsecurityworks.org: According to a report issued Monday by the Social Security Trustees, Social Security will no longer be bringing in as much as it expends in about … Continue reading →

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Deadline For Iran War Looming

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This letter from Ed Flaherty was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 25. [BFIA editor’s note: There appears to be some discrepancy as to the actual date the War Powers  Resolution kicks in. Some sources say May 1st] What … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Fails To Respond to Veterans

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Below is a letter to the editors of several local newspapers from Ed Flaherty, calling out Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her failure to respond to a letter sent to her from himself and a group of veterans.  Miller-Meeks refuses to respond … Continue reading →

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Town Hall In Davenport With Eric Sorenson Today

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Dave Bradley

From  email from ProgressIowa and Fairness For Iowa: Across Iowa’s first Congressional District, we’ve all noticed a growing problem: Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been consistently avoiding public forums and direct constituent engagement. This lack of accessibility is particularly concerning following … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Trump Is Not The Only Issue: 

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Dave Bradley

We got this solicitation from the Bohannan campaign Thursday afternoon. It reminded me that there are still major problems in this country besides Trump:    I’m a lawyer, and today I want to talk to you about a case that … Continue reading →

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Holiday Caroling And Rally At Your Favorite MAGA Rep’s Office

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Up on Capitol Hill, Mariannette Miller-Meeks Votes for tariffs! Cuts healthcare! It’s our money she seeks! She steals from the ones she’s elected to serve To give her billionaire friends tax breaks they don’t deserve. This season of giving, she’s … Continue reading →

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