Stop gambling on job creation in green programs
The Sun Journal argues federal stimulus funded green jobs fail to deliver and waste taxpayer money. It cites 162 million spent for 8,035 jobs with only 1,033 after six months, many not new or real. The piece calls for ending government-backed job schemes and warns of broader harm to the economy.
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Raritan Club Sale-A-Thon at Vanceboro Church
Lend thanks to Pastor and congregation of Vanceboro Methodist Church for hosting the Sale-A-Thon on September 17. Raritan Club raised funds for community projects and scholarships for underprivileged children with many vendors, deeming it a huge success. Lovie Strickland, Vanceboro, on behalf of the Vanceboro Ruritan Club.
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Perdue’s misplaced priorities on multicultural college admission
Letter writers criticize Beverly Perdue for pushing to admit more Chinese students to North Carolina universities arguing state institutions should serve North Carolina residents first. They urge fixing local primary education then avoiding reliance on out of state or international applicants. James Eubanks questions multicultural agenda while praising the North Carolina Symphony’s visit to Craven and Jones counties with a contrasting jab at Vice President Biden’s visit in York, Pennsylvania.
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McElhaney Condemns Wall Street March Participants
Shirley Lee McElhaney of New Bern states that the Occupy Wall Street protesters must respect others' freedoms, insisting that personal liberty ends where others begin and vice versa.
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Wall Street
New Bern resident applauds cleanup after Irene damage
Mike Mitchell thanks city and county crews for swift thorough cleanup in Glenburnie Park after Hurricane Irene. He notes safer walks, urges residents not to trash bushes, and signs Patricia L Whitaker New Bern.
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Glenburnie Park
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