Editorial on Iraq War Ten-Year Mark
A reflective editorial marks ten years since the Iraq War began noting divided public opinion and shifting rationales. It honors fallen service members including Jacob Butler and Chris Wasser while acknowledging a costly, evolving conflict and its enduring impact on the nation. It calls readers to remember sacrifices amid debate over legitimacy and outcomes.
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Health care costs and the poor in deficit fight
Political columnist Andy Heintz argues that rising health care costs drive the federal deficit and hit the poor hardest. He supports Medicare improvements, Medicaid expansion, drug price reforms, and alternative research funding while noting middle class spending fuels jobs and urging options that minimize harm to the elderly.
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Preparing a household inventory for disaster season
Rebecca McFarland advises households to assemble a detailed inventory of all possessions, including photos or videos of each room and storage areas. She outlines documenting items with dates, costs, and modifications, storing copies safely, and updating semi annually while reviewing insurance coverage and keeping agent details for a future disaster.
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