Our View Local independent retailers face evolving challenges
Local independent retailers endure amid big box and online competition. Consumers can help by choosing small businesses, keeping dollars in the community, and supporting local economic well being during Independent Retailers Week. Increased local sales tax receipts reflect shopping choices benefiting public services.
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Erekat cites Israel settlement move as jeopardizing talks
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat says Israel's approval of a new West Bank settlement undermines the U S backed two state peace process. He urges U S pressure for Israel to revoke the decision and restore negotiations.
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First Amendment Principles Outline Core Rights
The text presents the core provisions of the First Amendment including establishment clause free exercise clause free speech free press and the rights to assemble and petition. It emphasizes that Congress shall make no law restricting these fundamental freedoms and outlines their constitutional scope and protections.
Rival VP bets swirl as McCain weighs Jindal Romney
Speculation centers on Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as possible McCain running mates. Polls show Romney boosting McCain in Michigan, while Jindal’s youth and reform record bolster his case. Details note Jindal’s Katrina relief leadership and ethics stance on pay raise veto, with broader implications for Louisiana succession.
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Bobby Jindal
John McCain
Louisiana
Jindal
McCain
Massachusetts
Romney
Michigan
Ayres, McHenry & Associates
Mike Huckabee
Minnesota
Tim Pawlenty
McCall
Barack Obama
Obama
Kathleen Blanco
Bush
U.S. House of Representatives
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
University of Louisiana System
White House
Mitch Landrieu
U.S
Mary Landrieu
Summer schedules spark debate on year round schooling
Education policy fellow John R. LaPlante examines how 19th century urban schools stayed year round while rural schools varied, and how modern reform models like year round systems, KIPP charters, and expanded school choice challenge traditional 180 day, six period structure.
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Legislative Division of Post Audit
Indiana University
KIPP
Death Ethics and Oregon’s Assisted Suicide Contention
Column discusses physician assisted death, Oregon law, and public opinion. Notes Kaiser issues, living wills, health proxies, and the role of activists like Jack Kevorkian. Includes poll figures on support and opposition, plus political dynamics shaping national prospects. William A. Collins is cited as the author.
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Jack Kevorkian
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