We've lost the true meaning of Christmas, says the Bishop of Croydon in a recent interview about his new book. He's not complaining about all the merriment but that we have forgotten the real story behind it. Full Article at This is Bristol
Published: Saturday, December 5, 2009 EVERETT — Court documents filed on behalf of Everett police officer Troy Meade are the first public indication that the officer plans to claim self defense in a fatal June... Full Article at HeraldNet
tool goes here DINUBA -- A month ago, David Rico was leading Dinuba High's junior varsity football team, preparing himself for the varsity next year. Full Article at Fresno Bee
tool goes here Unthinkable: After victories in 23 of their first 24 games, the Fresno Monsters are contending with (gasp) a two-game losing streak. Ryan Parkhouse and Mike Richmond each scored a goal for Fresno. Full Article at Fresno Bee
I don’t make any assumptions ... They’ll make a decision and then we’ll decide how we’re going to pay for it.
The reaction to David Obey's 'war tax' idea is telling -- nobody seems to really think there are national interests at stake that are critical enough to be worth paying slightly higher taxes for. But if a war's not worth paying for, how can it be worth fighting? And if we don't pay for the war in the FY...
If we have to pay for the health care bill, we should pay for the war as well ... by having a war surtax ... The problem in this country with this issue is that the only people that has to sacrifice are military families and they've had to go to the well again and again and again and again, and everybod...
A shipping group, the Lake Carriers Association, is turning to Rep. David Obey (D-Wis.) and other Great Lakes Democrats to help them block or convince EPA to back away from its proposed rule.