Health care competition and the public option debate
Opinion piece arguing against a public option and for deregulation to spur true health care competition. Critiques cooperative models as rare, questions preventive care savings, cites Lipitor and studies, and endorses freer markets over government involvement. John Stossel provides context and credits Creators Syndicate and JIS Productions.
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Letter to the editor guidelines for The Progress
The Progress invites letters under 300 words on issues of general concern. Signed letters must include the author name, address, and telephone. unsigned or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. One letter per author every 60 days. editors may reject or edit material.
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Obama’s Friday Theorems on Unions and the Bailout Debate
A critical look at how the Obama administration allegedly rewards unions, citing UAW ownership of Chrysler and stimulus money for public sector workers. The piece links labor standards laxity to policy choices, rail and air transport dynamics, and a push to place FedEx under the NLRA, edging UPS and the Teamsters into a labor-politics clash. It notes the 777s’ IAMAW tie and the broader rent-seeking play amid a $1.5 billion Boeing order stake.
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Public figures face scrutiny over personal ethics in editorial
July 7 Sun excerpts critique moral standards among leaders. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s affair is contrasted with his anti infidelity stance, raising trust concerns for voters. July 6 Naples Daily News discusses Sarah Palin’s resignation and possible comeback, noting media reaction, leadership image, and future prospects.
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Prize money sparks Pay It Forward art in town park
A reader thanks The Progress for prize money from the Progressland Picture Puzzler. A group of St. Francis students and their teacher Paulette Kitko planned a community paint project under Borough Manager Leslie Stott in the skate park. Diana and the writer guessed the spider on a ramp and vow not to paint over it.
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Leslie Stott
Diana
On This Date July 16 1999 Blain VFW auxiliary installs officers
Ten years ago on July 16 1999 the Blain City Veterans of Foreign Wars Richard L. Beers Post 7043 ladies auxiliary met with newly installed officers for the 1999 2000 year. Induction was May 15 with a covered dish supper following. Current officers listed include Margie Reeger president Tressa Labonowski senior vice president Delores Ginter junior vice president Kathleen Laing treasurer Denise Oshall secretary Louise Swanger chaplain Anna Palmer conductress Ruth Zakowsky guard Rose Wills trustee and Irma Turner patriotic instructor Judith Gallaher was welcomed as a new member.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Richard L. Beers
Margie Reeger
Tressa Labonowski
Delores Ginter
Kathleen Laing
Denise Oshall
Louise Swanger
Anna Palmer
Ruth Zakowsky
Rose Wills
Irma Turner
Judith Gallaher
Prayer and Thought for the Day in the Midst of Storms
A devotional note invites courage from Christ, quoting Mark 6 45 51. It urges readers to find Christ amid fear and storms and asks where they see him in their own trials.
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Stock prices of area interest
Area stock prices are given with figures showing the daily change from the prior close. Closing prices for local interest and widely held issues are sponsored by Advantage Capital Corp. of 1200 Village Road, Clearfield.
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Advantage Capital Corp
Village Road
Clearfield
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