Republicans win county chair amid GOP rifts in Lee County
Democrat Charles Dunphy saved the day Monday and was named county board chairman with help from 11 so called Republicans. The vote raises questions about party loyalty and leadership as Democrats briefly gain leverage, while Republicans face internal splits and strategic debates on endorsements and power. Local politics, names include Myron Olson and David D. Considine.
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Dunphy
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Lee County
Republican Party
Central Committee
Ron Conderman
Conderman
Dixon
Dixon Industrial
Myron Olson
David D. Considine
Star Wars as Anti-Satellite Risk Sparks Defense Debate
As Congress weighs deficits, SDI backers push a controversial use of Star Wars to destroy orbiting satellites, a move viewed as dangerous and destabilizing. Advocates argue for a limited military role, while critics warn it could trigger an arms race and threaten U.S. reliance on space assets.
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Reagan
Strategic Defense Initiative
SDI
United States
Bush Administration
Things Dixon Talked About 10 25 50 Years Ago Dec 9
A compact recap of past items dated December 9 in 1978 1963 and 1938 highlighting extreme cold in the West Florida damage to crops presidential security around Air Force One at Idlewild and a highway official's six year term in Illinois.
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Pacific
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Florida
Los Angeles
California
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New York
Johnson
Idlewild
County Board of Supervisors
Fred W. Leake
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings
Clergy Burnout Linked to Laity Rise in Church Roles
A study by the Alban Institute for the Episcopal Church Foundation finds laity taking larger roles in congregations, increasing clergy stress and burnout. Expert Willimon argues burnout stems from meaning loss rather than only workload, urging sabbaticals and formal leaves to address crises and help pastors transition when needed.
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Barry Evans
Evans
Alban Institute
Episcopal Church Foundation
Episcopal
William Willimon
Duke University Divinity School
Willimon
Abingdon Press
Ogee
Preserving wetlands a vital, urgent national goal
A Conservation Foundation report urges protection and expansion of the remaining wetlands. The piece recalls a personal wetlands discovery near Richmond and argues for no net loss policy, coordinated state regulation, and incentives to preserve five million acres while restoring 2.5 million more, amid budget constraints and public apathy.
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The
Conservation Foundation
Richmond
Chickahominy Swamp
Christopher Robin
National
Unlimited
Congress
Carter
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