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Simpson-Bowles back to reiterate the problem
February 20, 2013 One of the things for which President Barack Obama deserves great credit is his appointment of a deficit-reduction commission, led by former White House chief of staff Erskine Bowles, a Democrat, an... more »»
Concert-goers should not be injured, killed
February 19, 2013 Music is only part of the show at many concerts these days. Unfortunately, death sometimes is on stage too. Over the weekend, people in West Warwick, R.I., observed a grim anniversary. more »»
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February 16, 2013 Too much red tape It’s baffling, to say the least, that Fairmont’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority cannot sell off a small parcel of land it owns without approval of the federal government. more »»
Robotics competition a good sign for future
February 15, 2013 What moves the world forward? And by forward, we mean what makes it easier for mankind not only to exist on this planet, but to thrive and enjoy that existence? The answer is human ingenuity,... more »»
Negotiation can lead to results that are just
February 14, 2013 Brian Daniel Freeman, 30, of Ceylon agreed this week to a plea bargain that will result in him serving a minimum of 33 years in prison. more »»
Fairmont has grown, evolved in past 20 years
February 13, 2013 In the past 20 years, there have been times when it has felt as if Fairmont was falling behind, due to the closing of manufacturing sites and some retailers. more »»
At very least, we should know who gets targeted
February 12, 2013 Penning hard-core terrorists up at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba was a bad idea, President Barack Obama has said. more »»
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February 9, 2013 Fair won’t waste cash The Martin County Fair is a popular, successful event. The fair’s board of directors is right to be leery of getting involved in trying to save the Fairmont Raceway. more »»
Federal promises seldom turn out to be trustworthy
February 8, 2013 One of the big concerns about expanding the Medicaid program in states is whether the federal government will keep its pledge to cover most of the cost. more »»
Federal deficit ‘only’ will be $845B this year
February 7, 2013 The cheering and applause you didn’t hear from Washington on Tuesday was over the Congressional Budget Office’s report that President Barack Obama may be about to pass a milestone — his first year i... more »»
Style over substance won’t solve the problem
February 6, 2013 President Obama came to Minnesota on Monday to tout his plans to reduce gun violence, such as school shootings. more »»
Shouldn’t every farmer share the same rights?
February 5, 2013 We’re having trouble understanding why the state of Iowa offers tax incentives so that retiring farmers will lease their land to beginners, rather than to their established brethren who have the cas... more »»
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February 2, 2013 Seems like right move Mayo Clinic plans to invest $3.5 billion across Minnesota over 20 years, adding as many as 45,000 jobs in the process. In return, it wants some tax breaks totaling $500 millio. more »»
Iowa education reforms make sense, for now
February 1, 2013 Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has proposed a reform plan for the state’s public schools. It includes higher teacher pay and bonuses for teachers who act as mentors for their younger colleagues. more »»
Lawmakers should reform tax reform plan
January 31, 2013 The hot topic at the Minnesota Capitol, on editorial pages, at the coffee shops and in homes across the state is Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposal to reform the state tax system. more »»
Senate process exists to protect minority rights
January 30, 2013 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid already is well on his way to making that house of Congress a rubber stamp for whatever he, often at the behest of President Barack Obama, wants to do. more »»
Conservatives must insist on spending cuts
January 29, 2013 Conservatives in the House of Representatives really had no choice but to postpone debate over increasing the national debt ceiling, as they recently voted on to do. more »»
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January 26, 2013 These kids are inspiring There are some pretty amazing young people in the Fairmont are. more »»
Republicans, Democrats both seem wrongheaded
January 25, 2013 Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed state tax overhaul has generated criticism from various quarters, including in this space, although we believe he is moving in the right direction. more »»
Dayton’s tax revamp needs to move ahead
January 24, 2013 We applaud Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton for his tax plan released this week. more »» |
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