Freedom and self-control in a call for individual rights
A prose statement extols freedom as equal endowment from a Creator and argues liberty comes from self-control. It emphasizes individuals preserve lives and property, and promote freedom for themselves and others through responsible action.
Governor urged to veto North Carolina consumer finance bill
The bill would raise unsecured loan rates to 36 percent for amounts up to 1500 dollars and increase rates on larger loans. Military and banking officials oppose the measure, arguing it preys on the desperate and boosts lender profits. Gov. Perdue urged a veto, noting potential predatory lending and campaign contributions from industry backers.
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Bev Perdue
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Pentagon
North Carolina
House
Senate
Perdue
Weiner Faces Pressure as Sexting Scandal Grows
The piece argues Anthony Weiner should not resign amid a sexting scandal that began with a hacked Twitter claim and escalated after he admitted sending explicit images to strangers. It contrasts reactions from Tim Kaine and Nancy Pelosi with past party discipline, noting no law-breaking was proven and editorials about accountability differ.
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Anthony Weiner
New York
Ninth Congressional District
Washington
Weiner
New York Democrat
Chris Lee
R-N.y
Democratic National Committee
Tim Kaine
Kaine
CBS
Clinton
Miss Lewinsky
House
Nancy Pelosi
House of Representatives
Pelosi
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
Caribbean
Rangel
Congressional
Newt Gingrich
Letter to the Editor on church and state prayer stance
A reader urges continued secularism in schools and government while highlighting Founding Fathers prayers, condemns gay rights influence, and calls for nationwide prayer to support liberty, safety, economy, and freedom of speech. The letter defends religious expression as part of American heritage.
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Gaswila blocks Schiele Museum layoffs with new budget
Gaswila approves a budget to spare Schiele Museum layoffs, allocating 50 000 from a city reserve to maintain staff for educational programs serving county students. The county meanwhile proceeds with teacher layoffs, arguing state funding covers teachers’ pay while museum services extend beyond school offerings.
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Schiele
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