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Countywide districts eyed to cut Michigan school costs
Michigan state schools chief Mike Flanagan urges countywide districts or a hybrid system to curb deficits. He notes potential lower operating costs through centralized non education services while local boards keep classroom focus. Ottawa Area ISD already provides broad services, but food service and bus operations remain costly.
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Letter to the editor on Holland parking ban decision
A Holland reader lambasts the city council for lifting an overnight on-street parking ban. The writer cites an orange disabled sticker and mounting parking tickets, arguing the owner has no incentive to move the car and expect it to rot.
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Republican tax reform and bold policy shifts urged
A commentary argues GOP obstructionism harms governance and urges a reform agenda. Focused proposals include a 25 percent IRS budget cut, comprehensive border reforms tied to legalization, and a firm Afghanistan policy with a clear exit plan, citing Baucus Camp and Reagan era reforms as models.
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Coming Monday Columnist Critiques Republicans’ No Position
Columnist Eugene Robinson questions the GOP’s stance as the party of no while urging a modest, doable 2013 agenda. He argues to resist Obama programs expanding government and to pursue tax reform, border security, clarity on Afghanistan, and entitlement reform.
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Readers Spar Over Medicaid Expansion and Bush War Critique
Readers comment on state Medicaid expansion linking it to Obamacare and federal budgeting claims. Ben Veiderman condemns George W. Bush as president for the Iraq war arguing the war caused Iraqi casualties and U.S. losses, while Bill Bellinger of Port Sheldon Township expresses disdain for Bush’s policies and wartime actions.
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