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Decline of Unions – Update

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In a prior article, I had addressed concerns regarding Iowa Senate File 413, a bill to provide for Fair Share agreements in collective bargaining negotiations for public employees.  I had understood this was the bill that was planned on being debated Monday of this...

The Decline of Unions

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It’s time to say goodbye to unions. Their time has come and gone. The real original value of unions have long since been replaced by state and federal laws that drive a significant amount of basic workers rights, and the labor market itself now drives a majority...

Mr. Smith Attends a Convention

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I had the privilege of participating as a delegate to my first Republican Polk County (Iowa) convention. It was a great experience. We ended up with significantly more people than expected (usually 50% of the elected delegates show up, we had about 70%+) which had a...

The Answer is “No”, Chet

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Not only is Culver desperate to find more money to spend in Iowa, he wants the Federal Government to help him out.  In a Reuters story Monday about states looking for a second economic stimulus package: Iowa Gov. Chet Culver, …, said his state has 50 or more...
Iowa Budget Is Trouble

Iowa Budget Is Trouble

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I am fortunate enough to live in District 60 of the Iowa House of Representatives, represented by Libby Jacobs, whom I have tremendous respect for. And who is a Conservative Republican. Libby provides a Legislative Update (as do some other representatives) in the Des...
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