Ali Gharib is a national security reporter for ThinkProgress.org covering U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly Iran. On February 28th Gharib placed a post in "The Daily Beast" entitled "Senators press resolution to green-light Israeli attack on Iran," wherein he writes that ...
Q: "What is your position on the proposed change from a 180-day school year to a 1,080 hour instructional hour plan?"Responses:State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center)-"This proposal is one of several innovative ideas that are being considered during the current legislative session as ...
In 2010, Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) developed a new strategic agenda to guide and direct decision-making for the next three years. Six over-arching goals were established and viewed as critical to the ongoing success of the institution. In particular, Goal 6 addressed the ...
We have been reminded yet again of the volatile world that we live in by the latest threats that have emanated from North Korea toward our ally South Korea as well as the threat of nuclear annihilation against the United States by North Korea. The New York Times reported on March the 9th the ...
Chronicle News-Herald asks:Q: "What is your position on a bill which will make names and addresses of non-professional pistol and revolver permit holders confidential?"RESPONSE:State Sen. Steve Sodders (D-State Center) This bill has been moved on the House side and will likely make it into the ...
Q:?"Knowing Governor Branstad's decision - what is your view of Medicaid expansion in Iowa?"RESPONSE:State Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin)"Currently Iowa has a program known as IowaCare for providing medical care to those who do not qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid expansion would replace the ...
We're keeping the focus on expanding Iowa's middle class as we develop the next state budget. At the same time, we're committed to a balanced, stable and sustainable budget.With that goal in mind, we are on track to do the right things to improve the economy, education and health care. We will ...
Douglas Bloomfield served as the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) chief lobbyist for more than a decade. On February 27th Bloomfield wrote a sharp critique of AIPAC in the New York Jewish Week entitled "AIPAC To Hill: Don't Touch Israel Aid," in which he took issue with ...
One of my favorite sayings is the African proverb "it takes a whole village to raise a child," a philosophy that's been widely adopted by the education sector. In working with area businesses and industries, I have come to believe it takes a whole community to develop the partnerships necessary ...
Several local groups visited with me this week, including students from Tama and BCLUW. Representativesof ABATE Iowa from Marshall County spoke with me about helmet laws and motorcycle rider education. I always enjoy talking to folks from the district I represent, so if you're at the ...