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The Big (true) Beautiful (not so much) Bill
After all the concern about runaway government spending and the hand wringing about the budget deficit why on eart…
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I understand the president is going to have an awards show on Monday. He is giving awards to the “FAKE” media. Are you kidding me? Is this what he spends his time on?
Trump's year of living dangerously
The Associated Press delivered its traditional Top 10 list last month and while the choices actually made more sense than usual, they were particularly antiseptic — as if the AP were afraid to give context to the s…
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It is critical to look at the true consequences of the recent proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, the largest effort to cut climate pollution in the United States. The proposed repeal puts our health, our econ…
Safety first on the winter slopes
Tragedy struck the mountains of Northwest Montana on Saturday when two snowboarders died in separate, unrelated accidents.
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It is critical to look at the true consequences of the recent proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, the largest effort to cut climate pollution in the United States. The proposed repeal puts our health, our econ…
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Steve Barrett’s letter on the Dec. 10 Opinion page reminded me of something I learned several years ago from a friend of mine studying at Fresno State California.
Forests need bipartisan support
Last summer we learned that outdoor recreation in Montana accounts for $7 billion in consumer spending, supports 70,000 jobs, and generates $286 million in state and local taxes. Outdoor recreation is now far and a…
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Steve Barrett’s letter on the Dec. 10 Opinion page reminded me of something I learned several years ago from a friend of mine studying at Fresno State California.
A dissent from the bottom
Four score and two years ago (sorry Abe), our forefathers in Congress created the great Social Security program. Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (in 1935 for those of you who aren’t good at math)…
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A lot of us would like American great again, except people who act like kids and kick and scream against it. That’s not too controversial. —Robert Gansel, Eureka
News certain to occur in 2018: Trump will tweet
Journalists love yearend recaps, but summarizing the odyssey that was 2017 might better be left to late-night comedians. So herewith a Precap of news certain to occur in 2018:
Suggestions for liberals in 2018
By Susan Stamper Brown
Building pride in American made
In a time of uncertain economies, I can’t help but think about how we as Americans can take more control into our own hands.
2017 in perspective: A year to remember
2017 was a year to remember, and we don’t just mean the weather — although the past few days have had us considering adding snow to the Top 10 list!
A reminder to live each day with purpose
So here we are at the threshold of a new year once again — out with the old and in with the new. With 2018 just hours away it’s customary to pause and remember, whether with joy or sadness, what has happened over t…