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Time to pay the performers their due
August 10, 2009 If you believe people deserve to get paid for their work, it’s hard to argue against a bill in Congress that would require radio stations to pay musicians when they play their songs. more »»
Prescription drug ad bill misguided
August 6, 2009 Those annoying commercials warning about four-hour erections could be a thing of the past if a new bill introduced by Rep. James Moran, D-Va., sees its way through Congress. more »»
Crack down on illegal downloads
August 4, 2009 Most local store owners take a dim view of people who walk in, pocket merchandise, then walk out. They’re called shoplifters, and they are arrested when caught. more »»
‘Blue Dogs’ on the right track
July 30, 2009 “Blue Dog” Democrats in the House of Representatives have become the focus of debate over health care legislation. more »»
N. Korean ship draws attention
July 22, 2009 During the night last Monday, the freighter Kang Nam 1 slipped back into port in North Korea, apparently closing one chapter in the ongoing confrontation between that country and other major powers,... more »»
Education today/Steve Patchin
July 21, 2009 Credit Recovery is a term used when students need to retake a required course because they failed it when they took it the first time. more »»
One giant leap for all humankind
July 21, 2009 Forty years ago Monday night, American astronaut Neil Armstrong took a giant leap for all humankind. At 10:56 p.m. more »»
Cyberterrorism a real threat
July 15, 2009 It takes a substantial amount of money, expensive equipment, a group of technicians and an organization capable of obtaining materials secretly to produce most weapons of mass destruction, such as... more »»
Members of Congress not immune
July 14, 2009 We don’t think our nation’s Founders meant to grant members of Congress immunity from crimes. Yet, in a way, a federal appeals court ruling last week grants them such protection. more »»
Merit-based pay right for education
July 9, 2009 It is not surprising that Education Secretary Arne Duncan drew a few boos from the crowd when he spoke last week at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington. more »»
Elimination of Taliban in top priority
July 8, 2009 A comment a young Afghan man made to U.S. Marines last week should be seen as the key to military strategy in Afghanistan. more »»
Safety first with fireworks
July 3, 2009 Enjoying fireworks displays at dusk is synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations, however, state and local law enforcement officials want area residents to know the rules in order to stay safe thi... more »»
High seas confrontation possible
June 26, 2009 Though nearly all the 24/7 television news coverage during the weekend was focused on Iran, a much more worrisome story was playing out on the high seas. There, a U.S. more »»
North Korea ratchets up threat
June 23, 2009 North Korean leaders seem determined to push the world to the brink of war — and perhaps past it. That makes it vitally important for U.. more »»
N. Korea on dangerous path
June 18, 2009 We hope President Barack Obama can convince other world leaders that he is right in his stance regarding North Kore. more »»
Social Security in trouble
June 17, 2009 Apparently it has escaped the attention of many members of Congress — both liberal and conservative — and of President Barack Obama that the news about Social Security just keeps getting worse. more »»
Drug war needs leadership
June 16, 2009 Mexican drug cartels have stepped up their assaults on law enforcement during recent months. But President Barack Obama’s administration is taking its time in picking U.S. more »»
Fighting terrorism continues
June 12, 2009 When U.S. troops led a coalition force into Iraq in 2003, many Americans — along with many members of Congress — heard what they wanted to hear in regard to the outlook for military involvement. more »»
High gas taxes harmful
June 11, 2009 At a time when many Americans are worried about the price of gasoline, Congress seems poised to increase it dramatically. more »»
Russia, China now key U.S. allies
June 4, 2009 Not many years ago, it would have seemed incredible to suggest that Russia and China were allies of the United States. more »» |
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