McCain on gridlock and failing infrastructure in Washington
The late Senator John McCain laments gridlock over health care and other core issues, arguing Congress blocks compromise. He cites infrastructure needs, a $3.6 trillion fix by 2020, and a narrow focus on border wall funding amid rising deficits and tax-cut optimism.
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John McCain
Senate
Washington
American Society of Civil Engineers
United States
Congress
Compromise and campaign finance in a community view
Community columnist argues debates are eliminated by partisan goals and that tax cuts for the wealthy and low federal tax paymentrates fuel deficits. He cites Supreme Court rulings on super PACs and urges reasonable election spending, noting local leaders must focus on getting things done rather than politics. David Van Ginhoven of West Olive signs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
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House
America
Holland
Sen. McCain
Kavanaugh Confirmations Tests MeToo Momentum Across Debate
The Kavanaugh confirmation fight tests the MeToo era as conservatives and progressives clash over pursuing alleged assaults long past. Critics cite statute limits blocking cases like priests in Pennsylvania and Cosby Weinstein scenarios, while defenders argue memory fades and rights to a defense. The debate widens into FBI background checks and political alliances shaping how victims are heard in court or in Senate hearings.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
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Kavanaugh
Maryland
Washington Post
Senate
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FBI
Oregon
Bob Packwood
Minnesota
al Franken
McConnell
Roy Moore
Alabama
United State Supreme Court
United States Senate
Megyn Kelly
Trump
Sentinel letter questions liberal columnist stance
A reader asks why The Holland Sentinel hosts a liberal agenda with Ray Buursma as a community columnist. The writer criticizes the paper for left-wing content and questions subscription value beyond obituaries and high school sports, invoking core city values.
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the Sentinel
Ray Buursma
Opinions on submissions and reader letters policy
The piece outlines how to submit opinions to the Holland Sentinel newsroom or by mail, with name and contact details for verification. It states 300 word limit for letters and 600 to 750 words for guest columns, and includes reader remarks about Trump, education, parenting, deregulation, and PFAS, signed by John Kempker of Fennville.
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