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Check out our new business feature Work It, TriCities
A couple of weeks ago, in a somewhat quiet sort of way, we started something new here in the Tri-Cities.
02/05/2012 7:00 AM
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OTHER VIEW: A needed step for Virginia's children
When a sick child does reach that stage, the family may be confronted with another roadblock.
02/13/2012 6:00 AM
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OTHER VIEW: The case for Tennessee tribal recognition
The first reason and the one of greatest interest to me personally, is simply to honor and acknowledge the history of the people who were here before Europeans arrived in the Americas.
02/13/2012 6:00 AM
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Teach children about joys of hard work and discovery
Many efforts are under way to get younger students interested in science and math. One example is the Tree of Life’s online "treehouse" project, a collection of information about biodiversity compiled by hundreds of experts and amateurs. Students can use this tool to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the world around them. Starting early in children’s education, we need to provide these types of engaging, interactive learning environments that link school curricula to the outside world.
02/12/2012 8:00 AM
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America's drone wars
President Obama’s comments on drone strikes should start the process of greater openness about the program, especially the targeted killing of Americans.
02/10/2012 9:00 AM
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Letter had false, inaccurate statements
I am writing in response to Mr. Bunch’s letter, 'Rep. Griffith wants to destroy U.S. Postal Service.' In his letter Mr. Bunch criticized our Congressman, Morgan Griffith, in regards to the Cedar Bluff Post Office situation. He then used this to springboard to a string of false and inaccurate statements.
02/12/2012 6:31 AM
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Thankful to be American
Are you, as the song says, 'proud to be an American?' Why? Did you fight in the Revolutionary War or conceive the principles on which America was established or help write the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution?
02/12/2012 6:14 AM
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We must control spending
Unlike Mr. Bunch of Tazewell in his letter on Feb. 7, 2012, I wholeheartedly support Congressman Griffith in his efforts to rein in the out-of-control spending of our government.
02/12/2012 6:00 AM
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Griffith not out to destroy USPS
I read with interest the letter from Bill Bunch wherein he asserts that Rep. Morgan Griffith wants to destroy the US Postal Service.
02/10/2012 6:31 AM
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A look at Griffith's record
Mr. Griffith has voted against fair wages, against health care, against a pollution free environment, and against educating our youngest citizens. Does he really have our best interest at heart?
02/10/2012 6:17 AM
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KRAUTHAMMER: President preaches whatever gospel best serves his purpose
Now, I’m no theologian, but I’m fairly certain that neither Jesus nor his rabbinic forebears, when speaking of giving, meant some obligation to the state. You tithe the priest, not the tax man.
02/13/2012 6:00 AM
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KRAUTHAMMER: Syria protests not just about pushing cause of freedom
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Syria could be similarly ominous for Iran.
02/06/2012 6:00 AM
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Smithsonian shines light on Jefferson, slavery and liberty
Searching for the right words to condemn slavery, Thomas Jefferson called it an “abominable crime,” a “hideous blot” and “moral depravity.” Yet he owned slaves all his life.
02/05/2012 8:00 AM
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The religious right in US has lost its political influence
God knows what has become of the religious right.
02/03/2012 7:00 AM
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Derogation of first lady insults us all
I can’t speak for Michelle Obama, but call me an angry white woman. If the first lady isn’t angry, she certainly has every right to be.
01/31/2012 5:37 PM
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