June 20, 2013
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A consolation prize for conservatives
WASHINGTON — Conservatives won a substantial victory on Thursday. The physics of American politics — actions provoking reactions — continues to move the crucial debate, about the nature of the Amer...
Jul 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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CLOUDED Future liabilities weigh on city’s budget picture
The Paducah City Commission has produced a balanced budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, one that ensures delivery of essential services without raising taxes. The commissioners also f...
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Forcing people to vote absurd idea
It’s a sure sign someone is losing when he demands that the rules be changed. That might explain the renewed interest in forcing people to vote against their will. Peter Orszag, President Obama’...
Jun 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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TACKY Event registry scheme adds to Obama’s aloof image
“Congratulations, graduate! In recognition of your achievement, you’ll be delighted to know that I took the $50 I had planned to give you and sent it to the Obama-Biden campaign instead. “Why? B...
Jun 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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FINALLY NCAA comes to senses, creates football playoff
The Presidential Oversight Committee of the Bowl Championship Series division (formerly Division IA) of college football has voted to give fans what they’ve been demanding since long before the BCS...
Jun 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Political language changes simple words
Since this is an election year, we can expect to hear a lot of words — and the meaning of those words is not always clear. So it may be helpful to have a glossary of political terms. One of the ...
Jun 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Definition of cruel punishment changing
“Even if it could be demonstrated unequivocally that (public flogging and hand branding) were not cruel and unusual measures in 1791 ... I doubt whether any federal judge SEmD even among the many w...
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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TAPPED OUT Stockton a poster child for overpromised benefits
Stockton, Calif., this week became the latest and largest American city to declare bankruptcy, due in no small part to soaring costs of city employee and retiree benefits. The city of 290,000 fa...
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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VISION Fountain Avenue project having positive impact
Thousands of commuters who drive past the Fountain Avenue neighborhood every day on their way to and from downtown Paducah might not notice the transformation. But those who take the time to drive ...
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Obama lies liberally in book about self
It’s becoming increasingly clear that President Obama is not burdened with too heavy a commitment to honesty. This is hardly a shock about any politician, but revelations of dishonesty hurt some...
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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