Your Way of Giving Is More Important Than What You Give
A concise saying emphasizes intention over amount in generosity, noting that the manner of giving reflects character as much as the gift itself. It suggests kindness and consideration matter more than the value of the donation.
Survival of MOX program rests with federal lawmakers
The Savannah River Site MOX project to recycle weapons grade plutonium faces uncertain fate as budget battles in Washington loom. With a continuing resolution expiring December 11, Democrats control the Senate while Republicans seek a full budget. Supporters cite jobs, nonproliferation, and electricity supply, while President Obama has signaled cold standby. South Carolina lawmakers including Graham and Scott push to preserve MOX and related agreements despite controversy.
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Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Chuck Munns
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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MOX
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Lindsey Graham
Tim Scott
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Postal Service reform bill urged to curb consolidations
The piece notes USPS consolidation plans threaten mail delivery and cites inspector general findings of 91 unstudied centers. It cites Carper Coburn Senate bill proposing a moratorium on closings, ending Saturday delivery, and reforming pre funding, health insurance, and pricing to restore competitiveness.
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Patrick Donohoe
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Tom Carper
D-Del
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
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USPS
What should the new Republican Congress do in two years
Column urges bipartisan compromise and outlines six priorities for a Republican Congress. It urges raising the minimum wage to 10.10 an hour, expanding Social Security, cutting greenhouse emissions, passing immigration reform, repairing infrastructure, and reforming the tax system. Anthony DiStefano, a long-time public official, is cited.
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Letters to the Editor Praise and critique post election
A reader congratulates winners of the November 4 election but calls for compromise and citizen interests over re election. The letter decries longstanding Republican control and critique of policy, cites Don Wells’s unopposed House District 81 race and a self granted raise, then argues for leaders not politicians. The issue then notes an event where Lynn Thompson of Living History Park spoke at the Daughters of the American Revolution in Trenton, praising her Revolutionary War presentation and urging schools and groups to visit.
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Don Wells
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Trenton
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Lynn Thompson
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