Our view on the compact fluorescent bulb mandate
The column argues that compact fluorescent lamps offer long term savings but critique a 2012 federal mandate banning incandescent bulbs. It warns the rule curtails innovation, raises prices, and limits consumer choice while noting health and safety concerns from mercury and possible eye sensitivity. It urges caution for vulnerable groups and those wary of government selection.
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Congress
Pioneer
John Ott
National Academy of Integrative Learning
USS
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
Rick Canty publisher Ken Brodnax editorial page editor states the newspaper’s mission to inform readers to promote freedom and self-control. He argues freedom comes from God, not political power, and must align with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Don’t capitulate to tragedy NIU must rebuild Cole Hall
Stephen Chapman argues the NIU plan to raze Cole Hall after the DeKalb campus mass shooting betrays history. He contrasts with Texas and Virginia Tech, urging restoration of the 1968 building rather than erasing memory, and cites Kennedy on doing hard things.
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University of Texas
Austin
Austin City Limits
Charles Whitman
Whitman
Illinois
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
the Tribune
Stevens
NIU
John Peters
Cherilyn Murer
Virginia Tech
Columbine High School
Ford
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Louisiana State Capitol
Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Cole Hall
John Kennedy
Texas Community Banks Stand Ready To Lend Despite Crisis
Guest columnist Christopher L Williston argues that Texas community banks and the Independent Bankers Association of Texas see a different outlook from headlines. He cites town hall meetings across the state, with CEO projections of a good to vibrant economy ahead and minimal impact on local lending. He notes that large national banks faced the subprime crisis, while 2,200 Texas community banks continue to prioritize local business and agriculture, fueling job growth and recovery.
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Christopher L. Williston
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Weslaco
Rio Grande Valley
el Paso
Kilgore
Piney Woods
Texas
Texas Community Banks
Wall Street
House of Cards
Congress
Williston
Skywarn weather spotters welcomed for community input
Area residents are urged to share comments on current topics by emailing onletters at freedom.com and noting a thumbs nomination. Readers can submit both positive and negative views to participate in the community discussion.
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Freedom.com
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Odessa
Aly
Rick Canty
Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Stephen Chapman
Chapman
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Chicago Tribune
Chicagotribune.com
Chi
John Trever
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