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  1. Iowa finances “fiscally sound”

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    May 31, 2011
    Despite the repeated effort by Branstad and the Republicans to convince Iowans that we are in a dire situation, recent reports show that just isn’t true.  In a recent press release, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald said, “The State of Iowa is in a strong financial position.  Governor Branstad is trying...
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  3. Welcome Back Mitt!

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    May 27, 2011
    The Iowa Democratic Party would like to extend a warm welcome to Mitt Romney as he makes his first trip to the state this year. We extend an extra special welcome and thank you from all the Iowans who are receiving quality, affordable health care thanks to the Affordable Care...
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  4. For Better or Worse?

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    May 26, 2011
    Will Michele Bachmann Stick By Conservative Agenda After Fallout of NY-26? Des Moines – In the special election this week in New York’s 26th Congressional District, voters clearly rejected the conservative agenda and the Paul Ryan plan to end Medicare as we know it.  Even before the election, Republican presidential...
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  6. Quote of the Week: Education Funding

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    May 25, 2011
    Branstad’s budget includes detrimental cuts to the education program of Iowa. Many Iowans already believe education has suffered enough and there are no more cuts that can be made. State Senator Pam Jochum held a public hearing on May 24, 2011 in Dubuque to discuss the cuts being made by...
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  7. Reports show auto industry is improving

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    May 24, 2011
      Those who criticized President Obama’s auto industry bailout are now eating their words as the industry makes a comeback with notable growth in both profit and jobs.  General Motors announced earlier this month that, for the fifth consecutive quarter, it had made a profit, significant because, at $3.2 billion,...
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