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Solution: Get back to actual budgeting
December 7, 2012 Will the president and Congress reach a budget deal before sequestration kicks in? If they do, what would the agreement include — tax hikes for the rich? Cuts in spending? There is a simple approach... more »»
Facility offers housing and hope for the homeless
December 6, 2012 Like an early Christmas gift, The Morrison House opened its doors to the public Wednesday. The former bed-and-breakfast at 107 W. Perry St. more »»
Others cause for flu shot
December 5, 2012 If you think you might not need a flu shot, that’s a gamble you can choose to take. more »»
Beware the eyes on debt
December 4, 2012 The movie “Ides of March” contains a scene that illustrates the role of the growing national debt in alleviating the need to reduce federal spending or raise revenues. more »»
Who isn’t keeping up with military’s new role?
December 3, 2012 In response to then-candidate Mitt Romney’s comment during a debate that more attention needs to be focused on adequately funding U.S. more »»
School funding formula still gets low grade
November 30, 2012 Representatives in the Ohio House voted 58-27 to approve an overhaul of the public school rating system. more »»
Chances are, the Internet cafes will be closed
November 29, 2012 City councils in Fostoria and Tiffin are considering ordinances that would regulate Internet sweepstakes cafes. But a bill introduced in the Ohio House might render such legislation moo. more »»
State legislators also must face voters
November 28, 2012 Ohio legislators certainly have a duty to ensure taxes are collected fairly and equitably by local and state governments. more »»
Changes in testing of seniors should be adopted
November 27, 2012 At long last, Ohio seems on the brink of simple, common-sense school reforms. One would compare the performance of students to those in other states. more »»
‘Puppy mills’ may be coming to an end
November 26, 2012 For years, Ohio has been known as a haven for “puppy mills” — dog breeders who often subordinate the welfare of animals to the desire to maximize profits. That may be coming to an end. more »»
Social Security reacts by cutting schedule
November 25, 2012 If you need to visit a Social Security office, plan to get there early. Now, the public can visit Social Security offices only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. more »»
Today, let us be humbly thankful
November 22, 2012 As we prepare a feast today and offer thanks to God for all our blessings, it is customary to look back over the past year. more »»
Replace the debt ceiling
November 21, 2012 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner mentioned an interesting solution to the debt ceiling crisis: Eliminate the cap on the national debt. more »»
Clean up trade in ‘bath salt’ varieties
November 20, 2012 Changing the chemical properties of some mind-altering drugs has allowed pushers to market them under innocent-sounding names such as “bath salts” for years. more »»
Reform requires working together
November 19, 2012 Drawing new congressional and legislative districts, as required every 10 years, is controversial in many states. Accusations of gerrymandering are common. more »»
Occupy steps up to help
November 18, 2012 At times, such as the weeks before presidential elections, we Americans may seem to others — and even ourselves — to be among the most fractious people on the planet. more »»
Thanks for giving
November 17, 2012 Thanks for giving Hats off to everyone who has decided the best way to give thanks this holiday is to share their bounty. more »» |
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