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Art Callaham: Calculated complexity
Lots of folks love to quote the Constitution. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The document outlines the structure of our central government and frames the principle of federalism. Federalism is simply a political system that binds a...Tags: U.S. Congress, George Washington, Freedom of the Press, Government, Treaties
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Obama promises action on trio of controversies
AP White House CorrespondentPresident Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn’t abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and...Tags: U.S. Congress, Benghazi, Taxation, Freedom of the Press, White House
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IRS acting commissioner has resigned
Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they...
Tags: Criminals, U.S. Congress, Jim Jordan, Labor Legislation, Barack Obama
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Sweeping immigration bill survives early Senate test
Associated PressBipartisan authors of a sweeping immigration bill agreed to Republican-authored amendments to boost border security, as they tried Thursday to show they’re open to changes to attract more GOP support for their landmark legislation. The bill’s...Tags: U.S. Congress, Jeff Flake, Migration, Immigration, Marco Rubio
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Mail Call - May 6
“This is to the person who thinks the Senate is protecting this country. Well, they did not close the borders, they are going to get raises, they pass bills and don’t read them. Their kids go to private schools, they get free health care, they...Tags: Sports Illustrated, George W. Bush, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Personal Weapon Control, Politics
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Obama: U.S. military action an option if Syria used chemical weapons
Associated PressPresident Barack Obama strongly suggested Tuesday he'd consider military action against Syria if it can be confirmed that President Bashar Assad's government used chemical weapons in the two-year-old civil war. At a White House news conference, the...Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Defense, Bashar Assad, Immigration, Republican Party
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Mail Call - April 29
“Interesting story about the city and the utilities, the water and sewer. I cannot believe they let 402 people go without paying and then finally they levied down on them, and 218 paid up. That is irresponsible for anybody that can’t pay a...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Annapolis, Equestrian, Personal Weapon Control
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Event planned to shine light on child abuse
Don’t forget that this year’s Walk and 5K Run to End Child Abuse will be held Saturday morning. Activity will center around Widmeyer Park, where there will be food, fun and festivities for participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for...Tags: Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism, Abusive Behavior, Civil Rights
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Former Jefferson County sheriff to be sentenced May 23
A former West Virginia sheriff will be sentenced May 23 for his role in the beating of a bank robbery suspect, and federal prosecutors want the victim to be in court. New filings in U.S. District Court show former Jefferson County Sheriff Robert "Bobby"...
Tags: Prosecution, Justice System, Lawyers, Theft, Bank Robbery
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Film review: '42' scores a triple
Special to The Herald-MailToo many weeks ago, I proclaimed "Jack the Giant Slayer" to be the first half-decent movie of 2013. Now along comes "42," and I am proclaiming it to be the first really good movie of 2013. It should not have taken us more than three months to get the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Christopher Meloni, 42 (movie), Baseball, Entertainment
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Gun control passes first hurdle in Senate
Associated PressWatched by tearful relatives of Newtown school massacre victims, gun control supporters in the Senate won the first showdown over how to respond to the December shootings in Connecticut, defeating an effort by conservatives to derail firearms restrictions...Tags: U.S. Congress, Criminals, Firearms, CBS Corp., Laws
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Letters to the Editor - April 10
Election is over; it is time to move on To the editor: This is a short reply to several of Lloyd Waters’ comments from his column, “No political apathy in Ohio, Baltimore or D.C.” No. 1: Voter fraud in Ohio. Willard “Mitt”...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Elections, Justice System, Social Issues, Judges
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