Thought For Today Lincoln Steffens Quote
A compact Maxim attributes a universal truth about unfinished work and perpetual effort. The note cites Lincoln Steffens, the American investigative journalist, highlighting that nothing is ever complete and much remains to be done or redone.
Congressional inquiry on IRS scandal Lone stonewall echoes Watergate
The House probe into IRS targeting of tea party groups grows louder as Lois Lerner defies questions with a Fifth Amendment claim. Experts warn this could bring contempt proceedings, while lawmakers from both parties demand accountability and clear answers. Congress urges seriousness of the matter.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Internal Revenue Service
Lois Lerner
IRS
U.S. House
Washington, D.C
Lerner
Harvard Law
Alan Dershowitz
Newsmax TV
Dershowitz
House
Darrell Issa
R.calif
Lermer
Issa
Lemer
Douglas Shulman
White House
Congress
Working moms and a comic view of guilt trips
A columnist recalls sorting childhood notes from her daughter amid guilt about women as primary breadwinners. She cites Pew Research on Breadwinner Moms showing 40 percent in such households, with far-reaching implications for working mothers and family life. The piece urges self-forgiveness and endurance, ending with the daughter now grown urging continued writing.
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Voltaire
NPR
Atest
Pew Research Center
Pew
Connie Schultz
Parade Magazine
How drunk is drunk
A reader debates blood alcohol limits and DWI policy arguing for a no drinking and driving rule. They discuss 0.08 and 0.05 limits, gender differences, and the impact on bars and public safety.
North Carolina Delegation Contact Information Summary
A compact directory lists NC senators and representatives with offices in Raleigh and district addresses. It includes Sen David Curtis, Sen Kathy Harrington, Rep Dana Bumgardner, Rep Kelly Hastings, and Rep John Torbett, with phone numbers and partial addresses for district or professional affiliations.
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Lincoln Steffens
EU Shou
Garyvarvel
Jock
Charles Gildart
Angie Wilson-Freeman
N.C
Sen
David Curtis
Legislative Building
Ewe David Curtis
Ncleg.net
Ifina
N.C. Senate
N. Salisbury St
Optometrist . PO
Denver
Kathy Harrington
Legislative
Kathy.Harrington
Addra
Tive
W. Jones St
Lincoln Lane
Gastonia
Dana Bumgardner
Dana.Bumgardner
N.C. House of Representatives
Raleigh
LPM, Inc
Phono
Kelly E. Hastings
Kelly.Hastings
Jane St
Cherryville
John A. Torbett
Legislative Office
John Torbett
Cupetion
Defense Technologies Inc
Avcress
Blueridge Drive
Stanley