Sentinel Editorial Page Note On Opinions
The Sentinel outlines that unsigned editorials reflect the paper's position while all other columns letters and cartoons express individual viewpoints. Readers may write to columnists in care of The Sentinel at the Holland Michigan address.
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Community Forum
Michigan
Aric Nesbitt
Lawton
Marlena Pavios-Hackney
Nesbitt
Pavlos-Hackney
Brian Vernellis
Holland Sentinel
Reconciliation shows path for bipartisan spending in Senate
Paul F. de Lespinasse argues that the reconciliation process allows budgeting by bare majority, enabling quicker action without full Republican opposition. Biden’s threats to veto unless more reconciliation legislation passes stirred Democratic and Republican reactions, highlighting tensions between compromise and party loyalty while urging moderate cross party support to enact key infrastructure and tax measures.
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Joe Biden
Senate
Gang of 20
Biden
Joe Manchin
Barack Obama
Obama
Republicans neglect policy as they clash over elections
Michigan community columnist Barbara Mezeske argues the Republican Party has no cohesive policy agenda beyond obstructing Democratic government. She notes lawsuits found no widespread 2020 fraud, yet GOP lawmakers push voting restrictions, chase culture wars, and resist addressing climate, infrastructure, and gun-violence concerns.
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Senate
Chris Krebs
Trump
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Michigan
Holland
Texas
Atlanta
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Potato Head
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Michigan Senate
Party of
People
Barbara Mezeske
Park Township
Bamezeske
Gmail.com
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