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The Enduring Spirit of the American Worker

No Comments 03 September 2010

By Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond Labor Day 2010 celebrations will be muted or non-existent for millions of Americans who are unemployed, underemployed, or too discouraged to continue the search for work.  The Great Recession is reaping a bitter harvest of jobs, hopes, and dreams.  Americans fortunate enough to be gainfully employed are haunted by [...]

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Letter to the editor

Cutliff vote one giant leap for good governance here

No Comments 31 August 2010

Can things be “small” and “giant” at the same time? Well, by golly, when it comes to the recent outcome on the Grovetown debacle, such is the case. One small step by taxpayers, but one giant leap for taxpayers. YOU finally did it! Often, I’m asked “What can we do?” or told, “We can’t do [...]

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Letter to the editor

Do farmers really support Bishop?

2 Comments 24 August 2010

I’ve heard for years that the farmers in southwest Georgia support Rep. Sanford Bishop. On his government website, there is a new tab under Media Center called “Op Eds” where he posts rebuttals to letters to the editor printed in SWGA papers. In July, he had his pastor of Mt. Zion church in Albany do one, where the [...]

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Letter to the editor

We need the full story on Cutliff

1 Comment 24 August 2010

Everywhere you go these days, folks are complaining about Congress spending too much and not listening to what we say. Didn’t we elect these people? Well, “they” may not listen, but “we” have a plan — vote ‘em out! But it seems while we rant and rave about national concerns, we aren’t paying much attention [...]

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Cutliff deal: In-your-face corruption

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Cutliff deal: In-your-face corruption

5 Comments 19 August 2010

cor·rup·tion [kuh-ruhp-shuhn] – noun the act of corrupting or state of being corrupt. moral perversion; depravity. perversion of integrity. corrupt or dishonest proceedings. com·plic·i·ty [kuhm-plis-i-tee] the state of being an accomplice; partnership or involvement in wrongdoing: complicity in a crime. in·com·pe·tence [in-kom-pi-tuhns] the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability. Albany City Manager [...]

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14th Amendment: Cut the Cord to the Anchor Babies

No Comments 15 August 2010

By Jeremiah Jarmin It may seem that the immigration debate was heated enough over Arizona’s new controversial immigration law, but the fire is really just getting started.  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ) are reviving a push to modify the 14th Amendment, the one that allows anyone born on United States soil [...]

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Letter to the editor

Silence preferred over LeMatty’s ‘apology’

1 Comment 13 August 2010

The apology of William J. LeMatty was just an attempt to get his name in the news once again. The fact that the other newspaper thought this to be front page newsworthy, should give the public an idea of how sensationalized their “news” has become. I hope that no member of that newspaper’s staff ever [...]

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Revisiting curfew an insult to officers who follow the law

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Revisiting curfew an insult to officers who follow the law

No Comments 13 August 2010

Cover-ups in government come in many varieties; indeed, this newspaper has exposed the obvious (destroying city e-mails, which are public records) to the covert (illegal City Commission meetings) at city hall, among other graft. Thus, when Albany city employees participate in schemes to hide the truth from the citizens they serve, they certainly will have [...]

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Letter to the editor

Fight childhood obesity: Make reunions healthy

1 Comment 10 August 2010

Family reunion season has arrived!  Family reunions give families a chance to reconnect with loved ones from across the country, reflect on fond memories, share news and achievements, and welcome new additions. Food is a big part of the celebration. From recipe swaps to barbeque bragging rights, many of the most cherished memories involve eating. But while grandma’s [...]

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Letter to the editor

Spending bill is hypocrisy

No Comments 10 August 2010

The Senate on Thursday approved a $26.1 billion state aid bill to save teachers’ jobs and extend healthcare for low-income people (Medicaid). At the beck and call of Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Sanford Bishop is dropping his re-election campaign activities while the House is in recess and rushing back to Washington along with most other House members to vote to [...]

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