Tag Archives: veterans

It's Time For Fiscal Accountability at the Pentagon

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Paul Deaton

It’s time for fiscal accountability in all parts of government, but particularly with military spending. In FY 2000 the Pentagon budget was $295 billion, the national debt was $5.62 trillion, and unemployment was 4 percent. In FY 2012, the Pentagon … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Foreign Affairs, Veterans | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on It's Time For Fiscal Accountability at the Pentagon

Senate Republicans Obstruct Passage Of Veterans Jobs Bill

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

maddowblog.msnbc.com Veterans won’t be getting a new, billion-dollar jobs program, not from this Senate. Republicans on Wednesday afternoon blocked a vote on the Veterans Job Corps Bill after Jeff Sessions of Alabama raised a point of order — he said … Continue reading →

Posted in GOP, Veterans | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Senate Republicans Obstruct Passage Of Veterans Jobs Bill

'Days' by Don Place

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: Following is a chapter from the new book “Days” by Don Place. Don wrote this book partly to get his message about Vietnam out, a voice he felt was not being adequately expressed. His stories from 1967 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace, Veterans | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”  –  Joseph Campbell  

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Veterans | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day, 2012

The Courtney Report

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Iowa veterans deserve our support On January 18, hundreds of veterans from around the state visited the Iowa Capitol to meet with legislators. I was pleased to welcome local veterans to the Senate and listen to their concerns and ideas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Legislature | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Courtney Report

Tom Courtney Holding Public Meetings This Week On Education Reform

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Everyone welcome at education reform discussions How can we help our students do even better? Which of Gov. Branstad’s education reform ideas will help our local schools—and which might hurt? I want to know what you think. I’m organizing public … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Labor, Veterans | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Tom Courtney Holding Public Meetings This Week On Education Reform

Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word of these events, celebrations, observances, and ceremonies taking place throughout the Great State of Iowa on and around Veterans Day. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Events, Peace, Veterans | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

Local groups, including Veterans for Peace, Friday will recall the hopes of peoples for an end to war when the Armistice ending World War I on the Western Front was celebrated 93 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918. Bells rang … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Events, Veterans | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event