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Can Obama learn from Monty Python?
The English comedy troupe, Monty Python, isn’t exactly high brow humor. […]
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Connection between Saints, fans impressive
These last two play-off games have been quite exciting. The first was almost surreal with how well they seemed to play; and the second one, VERY intense. […]
Allen Lottinger
Are Dems backing down on healthcare?
Now that a Republican has been elected to the Senate from Massachusetts, considered a political impossibility in the past, the Democrats want to reconsider or reconstruct the elements of their health care bill. […]
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Time for country to make resolution of restoring economy
The New Year is a time for resolutions-resolutions we commit to as a means to better ourselves and the communities around us. […]
Allen Lottinger
Adopting a Haitian kid would be a great service
Now’s a good time to adopt children if one is so inclined. And adopting one from Haiti would help relieve a great humanitarian problem. […]
Allen Lottinger
Kennedy has a future in Louisiana
One politician who seems dead set on improving state government has been keeping a high profile, apparently looking at a run for higher office. […]
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Cap and trade would be terrible for businesses
The words from the anonymous White House official were quite threatening and no doubt meant to be: “If you (Congress and opponents) don’t pass this (cap and trade) legislation, then the EPA is going to have to regulate in this area. […]
Allen Lottinger
Golf courses are a plus for St. Charles
With three active country clubs and a population of only some 50,000 in the past, St. Charles has had its share of golf courses. Ormond, Willowdale and Fashion have given residents and visitors many hours of pleasure in our outdoor wonderland of natural beauty. […]
Allen Lottinger
Can the Corps really protect us?
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has had a lot of criticism of late, some deserved, some not so deserved. […]