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Ensuring more Iowans have access to mental health services
April 19, 2013 The Legislature is continuing its bipartisan efforts to expand access to affordable health care. Your address should not determine the health care available to you. more »»
Slices of Life - A return to the holidays
April 12, 2013 For the last three years I’ve avoided holidays. Not the holidays in December. Every single holiday – all 12 months of the. more »»
At work and at home
April 12, 2013 It’s been a busy session with lots happening at the Capitol and at home. Pocket survived a trip to Florida with her band mates. more »»
Cyberspace swaps symbols for words: #trending
April 5, 2013 ‘At’ – the two-letter combination originates from humble beginnings as a simple word that required a quick couple hits to the computer keyboard. more »» 
Not running for Congress
April 5, 2013 I want to thank all my family members, neighbors, friends and other Iowans who have reached out to me with their encouragement to enter the race for Iowa’s open U.S. House seat in District . more »» 
Sticking to Principles
April 5, 2013 As a state legislator, I have thought long and hard about what it means to stick to ones principles. more »»
Letter to the Editor: Response to the school lunch responses!
April 5, 2013 Dear Editor, It’s encouraging to hear the number of people who’ve said my letter about waste and hypocrisy in school food programs stirred up a fire storm – both positive and negativ. more »»
Slices of Life - Death of the dishwasher
March 29, 2013 We’ve had an on-again, off-again relationship for more than a decade. I guess if I’m going to come clean, I shoulder most of the responsibility for the spotty patche. more »»
In Iowa's Interest: Bolstering the Middle Class is the Path to a Sustainable Future
March 29, 2013 Over the last year, I have held a series of hearings focusing on the crisis of the middle class. more »»
Slices of Life - God versus zombies
March 22, 2013 We live in a strange and crazy world. But I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. Sometimes though, the overall irony shoots right over the top. Zombies are a hot commodity. more »»
In Iowa's Interest: Medicaid Expansion is the Right Choice for Iowa
March 22, 2013 A growing number of governors, including many Republicans, are choosing to expand Medicaid in their states, taking advantage of the extremely generous terms in the Affordable Care Act. more »» 
Expand affordable health care in a cost-effective way
March 15, 2013 Several local groups visited with me this week, including students from Tama and BCLUW. more »» 
Slices of Life - Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do
March 15, 2013 Whether you’re turning a corner or signing your name, being left is hardly ever right. That’s because lefties are in the minority. Only about 10 percent of the population is left-handed. more »»
Waste and hypocrisy in the school lunch program
March 15, 2013 Dear Editor, No one questions the fact that students have difficulty learning when they’re hungry. more »»
Letter to the Editor: Stop gun violence
March 8, 2013 To the Editor: Strengthening the current background checking systems for gun sales is a first step to making our children & communities safe & free of gun violenc. more »»
Slices of Life - Warriors give all for the team
March 8, 2013 The warrior enters the arena prepared for battle, or at least an extensive period of intense physical, mental and vocal workout. more »»
Letter to the Editor: Post Office has unfair burden
March 1, 2013 To the Editor: The latest announcement by the Postmaster General requires a little background. more »» 
The Braley Brief: Keep Saturday Mail Service
March 1, 2013 Early last week, I was disheartened to learn that the United States Postal Service has decided to cancel mail service on Saturdays. more »»
Slices of Life - That ever happen to you? Me neither
February 22, 2013 I’m always intrigued by human behavior. As humans we operate under certain norms. Most often, we seek approval from one another. more »»
Letter to the Editor - Food Check-Out Week
February 22, 2013 Iowa farmers work hard year-round to show consumers how they grow a variety of safe, affordable food. more »» |
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