Voting as 'Independent and currently undecided'
Pokin' Fun
'Doc' Blakely
      There is an old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Whoever wrote that did so before Hillary and Barak, not to mention the last three governors of New York. You'd think that people who are in the limelight would not stoop to the petty, gossip spreading tact...
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Democratic primary now a matter of perceptions
Part of Our World
Dan Rather
      The month-plus that has passed since the last Democratic primary, in Mississippi on March 11, has provided proof for the adage that in politics, overnight is a long time, and a week is forever. We are now at forever and about 30 days and counting. Barack Obama has had his Rev.
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Sounding Board
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Dangerous situation
      Letter to the Editor: For reasons unknown to me and several others, the road leading off FM 1301 to the Newgulf Elementary School has been neglected for several months of very badly needed work. There is a high volume of traffic on that road.
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National Day of Prayer built upon a rich heritage
A heritage and a hope
Peter Johnston
      Next week on May 1 communities throughout the nation will observe the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. Built upon a rich heritage, gatherings throughout the nation honoring this day offer a lively and genuine hope. From places as distant as Washington D.C.
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Achievement in STEM necessary to improve nation's competitiveness
      On Tuesday, I met with the Presidents of some of America's most prestigious universities to discuss ways to improve our nation's global competitiveness. There is a growing consensus that America's future prosperity is threatened by an erosion in our educational capabilities.
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