Finally, may real debate be allowed
Following are excerpts from “A New Direction for America,” released in 2006 by Democratic members of Congress, mayors and governors (set in italics), and portions of recent articles by The Associated Press (set in quotation marks). “Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid unveiled his long-awaited version of legislation to reshape the nation’s health care system Wednesday night.” Bills should generally come to the floor under a procedure that allows open, full, and fair debate consisting of a full amendment process that grants the Minority the right to offer its alternatives, including a substitute. “After weeks of secretive drafting, Reid outlined the legislation to rank-and-file Democratic senators at a closed-door meeting.” Bills should be developed following full hearings and open subcommittee and committee markups, with appropriate referrals to other committees. “The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night. ...
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Winter in Ohio can be defined as the time from when a resident’s toes get cold until they warm up again.
Members of the Community Council likely agree with that description.
Help fill kettles
We at The Salvation Army in Tiffin/Seneca County wanted people to know The Salvation Army Red Kettles Campaign begins Friday and continues through Dec. 24. The goal for the Red Kettles 2009 is $33,000.
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It’s been nearly four months since Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned of a jobless recovery. Monday, in remarks to the Economic Club of New York, the Fed chief predicted economic growth may be too weak to generate many new jobs.
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How would you feel if you were forced to leave your home in order to make way for a new highway or flood-control reservoir — and then learned, after being paid for the property and evicted, the public-works project might not happen?
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Council should consider reducing, recycling
City officials understandably are concerned about the amount of wear garbage trucks cause to residential streets in Tiffin.
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