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Does Iowa Really Get 20% of Its Electricity Needs From Wind?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Designated2

Often repeated, rarely analyzed and our request last year for authentication from one of the lobbyists never responded to. Sort of like the old saw of a few years back “Iowa Teachers 41st in teachers pay nationally” . . . … Continue reading →

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Tax Dollars Gone With the Wind

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Designated2

Iowa’s most prominent Republicans are in full tilt propping up wind mills, however not in quixotic fashion, as they are likely to be successful. And that is unfortunate for tax payers. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Branstad and Congressman Steve King  … Continue reading →

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