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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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| Hawaii's Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent in January |
National Unemployment Rate 9.7 percent
By Ryan K. Markham, 3/10/2010 5:46:59 PM
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| Bill Amended to Allow Counties to Regulate Fireworks |
Six bills to increase regulations still moving through process
By Thelma Mary Dreyer, 3/10/2010 5:43:52 PM
Hawaii State Capitol News... |
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| 48 Species Will Finally Get Protection – in President’s Home State |
Endangered Species Act Rises from the Dead
By Nicole Rosmarino, 3/10/2010 5:43:10 PM
Government Watch... |
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| American Red Cross's Awesome Online Auction in Hawaii |
By Coralie Matayoshi, 3/10/2010 5:42:54 PM
Making a Difference... |
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| Hawaii Youth Vote Alcohol Commercials Among Their Favorite During Superbowl |
By Barbara Payomo, 3/10/2010 5:42:18 PM
Entertainment... |
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| UH Manoa Professor's Research Study Teaches Students How to Save |
By Michael Cheang, 3/10/2010 5:41:40 PM
Hawaii Education Beat... |
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| Small Business Administration Salutes Top Small Businesses & Advocates for 2010 |
Hawaii Women's Business Center Hosts 23rd Annual SBA Awards Luncheon
By Jane Sawyer, 3/10/2010 5:41:18 PM
Smart Business Focus... |
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| Ron Boyer Named Acting Director of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
Rod Maile Appointed Deputy Director
By Russell Pang, 3/10/2010 5:40:16 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Environmental Cleanup Contract Awarded to Hawaii Small Businesses |
By Don Rochon, 3/10/2010 5:39:39 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Praises Earmark Reform; Calls for a One-Year Halt for all Earmarks |
By Leslie K. Paige, 3/10/2010 5:38:59 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Record Number of Tax Filers Paid No Federal Income Taxes in 2008 |
About 51.6 Million Filers Were "Nonpayers," Including Some Families Making Over $50,000
By Natasha Altamirano , 3/10/2010 5:38:49 PM
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| State Legislators Ask Congress to Stop EPA |
By Jorge Amselle, 3/10/2010 5:37:57 PM
Government Watch... |
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| US Loosens Export Restrictions on Internet Services to 'Closed Societies' |
By Laurel Bowman, 3/10/2010 5:36:43 PM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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| Northrop Drops Effort to Win US Airtanker Contract |
Security company pulls out of bid to build next generation of aerial refueling tankers for US Air Force
By VOA News , 3/10/2010 5:36:26 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Jihad Jane: An Unsavory Wartime Tradition Continues |
By Jim Kouri, 3/10/2010 5:36:14 PM
Crime Watch... |
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 |
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| Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Banning Everything from Leafblowers, Car Alarms, Loud Motorcycles, Pocket Knives and Plastic Bags to Eating, Drinking and Listening to Music in the Car While Driving |
A Review of the Bans and Prohibitions from the 2010 Legislative Session
By Frances Nuar, 3/9/2010 5:02:45 PM
Hawaii State Capitol News... |
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| How Hawaii's Congressional Delegation Voted: March 9, 2010 |
By Congress.org, 3/9/2010 11:41:59 AM
Government Watch... |
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| USA Today: Allegiant Buys Six 757 Jets, Announces Plans to Enter Hawaii Market |
By USA Today, 3/9/2010 11:41:47 AM
Today in Hawaii... |
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| Hawaiian Airlines Takes on the Big Boys for Tokyo |
Upstart carrier vies for landing slots at Haneda Airport
By Christopher Hinton, 3/9/2010 11:41:22 AM
Smart Business Focus... |
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| Hilo Medical Center Prepared for Tsunami |
By Elena Cabatu, 3/9/2010 11:41:08 AM
Today in Hawaii... |
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| U.S. Army Interpreter Votes Despite Adversity |
Hawaii Soldiers in the Middle East Series
By Jennifer L. Lowes, 3/9/2010 11:40:51 AM
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| WSJ NEWS ALERT: Toyota Says Prius in California Acceleration Incident Will Be Subject of Future Recall |
By Wall Street Journal, 3/9/2010 11:40:20 AM
Today in Our Nation... |
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| IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed Taxpayers and Others |
By David A. Tucker II, 3/9/2010 11:40:03 AM
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| Economists, Business Leaders Warn Political Tension Could Harm Thai Tourism Industry |
By Ron Corben, 3/9/2010 11:39:04 AM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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| Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security |
By Luis Ramirez, 3/9/2010 11:38:46 AM
Government Watch... |
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Monday, March 08, 2010 |
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| 25 Boom States And 25 That Won't Come Back Economically Any Time |
Hawaii Ranks 40th Worst
By The Daily Beast, 3/8/2010 3:27:30 PM
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| $53.8 Million Judgment Against Chicago Businessman Clyde Engle |
Failure to pay a Tennessee court judgment results in $53.8 million judgment against him in Hawaii
By Ameet Sachdev, 3/8/2010 2:48:23 PM
Today in Our Nation... |
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| Honolulu Weekly Gas Price Update and Outlook - March 8, 2010 |
By Patrick DeHaan, 3/8/2010 1:05:06 PM
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| Federal Lawmakers Running for Governor Face Anti-Washington Attacks |
Washington politics and policy have a fed a populist anger that has fueled the Tea Party Movement and given ammunition to gubernatorial candidates who don't have day jobs in Washington
By FOX News, 3/8/2010 12:34:30 PM
ELECTIONS 2010... |
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| Wall Street Journal: Schools' New Math: The Four-Day Week |
Hawaii officials last October introduced 17 mandatory "Furlough Fridays" for state public schools
By Chris Herring, 3/8/2010 12:32:18 PM
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| Report: 'Amazon Taxes' Will Worsen Budget Problems, Deter Business |
By Natasha Altamirano , 3/8/2010 12:24:51 PM
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| Report: Budget Cuts Threaten Hawaii’s Wildlife Refuges and the Communities That Depend on Them |
Coalition Calls on Congress & Sen. Inouye to Restore Funding for National Wildlife Refuge System
By Kathy Westra, 3/8/2010 12:23:55 PM
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| WSJ NEWS ALERT: 'Hurt Locker' Wins Oscar for Best Picture |
By Wall Street Journal, 3/8/2010 12:22:47 PM
Entertainment... |
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| WSJ NEWS ALERT: Disney Returns ABC to Cablevision Households |
By Wall Street Journal, 3/8/2010 12:22:03 PM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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| Biden in Mideast as Peace Process Appears to Pick Up Momentum |
Visit by U.S. vice president culminates effort to restart stalled peace negotiations; indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders begin
By Luis Ramirez, 3/8/2010 12:21:53 PM
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| Gates Warns of 'Hard Fighting' in Afghanistan |
By VOA News , 3/8/2010 12:21:38 PM
The World... |
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Friday, March 05, 2010 |
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| Hungry Council Member Charges City Taxpayers $22,000 for His Meals |
Honolulu City Ethics Commission Cites Council Member Rod Tam for Submitting False Receipts, Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest; Says he must reimburse taxpayers $11,700 and pay a $2,000 fine after trying to enrich himself at the city's expense
By Malia Zimmerman, 3/5/2010 12:29:33 AM
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| Business Owners to Lawmakers: Tax Bills Kill Business, Cause Layoffs, Hurt Consumers and Taxpayers |
By Laura Brown, 3/5/2010 12:29:19 AM
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| Historic Preservation Day at the Hawaii State Capitol |
By Historic Hawaii Foundation, 3/5/2010 12:28:39 AM
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| Radical 'Muslim Sisterhood' Uncovered in Egypt |
By Jim Kouri, 3/5/2010 12:25:21 AM
Government Watch... |
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| Pentagon Police Shoot Man Trying to Enter US Military Complex |
By VOA News , 3/5/2010 12:24:29 AM
Government Watch... |
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 |
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| City Ethics Commission Reveals Details About Investigation Into City Council Member Rod Tam |
Rod Tam Sought and Received $22,000 Worth of Reimbursements for Meals Between 2006 and 2009
By Charles Totto, 3/4/2010 3:53:51 PM
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| Citigroup’s Auction-Rate Bonds Freeze $1 Billion in Hawaii Cash |
By Christopher Palmeri, 3/4/2010 3:32:52 PM
Hawaii Education Beat... |
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| Hawaii's Energy Trend Data Released for February 2010 |
By Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 3/4/2010 3:32:43 PM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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| House Finance Committee Passes HB2200 – the State Budget Bill |
House draft includes key restorations for furloughs, agriculture inspectors, state hospital security
By Thelma Mary Dreyer, 3/4/2010 3:32:32 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Hawaii State Public Housing Achieves Federal Inspection Standards for Safety and Cleanliness |
By Russell Pang, 3/4/2010 3:32:24 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Small Business Pension Plans Set For Explosive Growth In 2010 |
Taxpayers are just starting to feel the pinch because of state budget deficits. Hawaii and Oregon have already increased their state income taxes, tacking on an additional 11% for high-income taxpayers.
By Mark Scott CPA and Dave Scott CPA, 3/4/2010 3:32:09 PM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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| Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection Disciplinary Actions - Through January 2010 |
By Christine Hirasa , 3/4/2010 3:31:50 PM
Government Watch... |
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| State Hosts Consumer Education Fair During National Consumer Protection Week |
By Christine Hirasa , 3/4/2010 3:31:39 PM
Government Watch... |
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| Extension of SBA Recovery Lending Programs Will Support $1.8 Billion in Small Business Lending |
Agency plans to restart Recovery loan approvals on March 10
By Hayley Matz, 3/4/2010 3:27:16 PM
Smart Business Focus... |
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| Unintended Acceleration Problems Persist Despite Toyota Recall Repairs |
By Mil Arcega, 3/4/2010 3:26:39 PM
Today in Our Nation... |
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| Senators Vow to Close Stimulus Loophole |
By Paula Wolfson, 3/4/2010 3:26:29 PM
Government Watch... |
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| US Jobless Claims Down, Productivity Up |
By VOA News , 3/4/2010 3:26:21 PM
Economic Booms & Blues... |
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Hawaii State Budget Director Georgina Kawamura Outlines Hawaii's financial woes (Interview with Hawaii Reporter editor Malia Zimmerman)
Hawaii State Budget Director Georgina Kawamura Outlines Hawaii's financial woes (Interview with Hawaii Reporter editor Malia Zimmerman part 2)
Hawaii State Budget Director Georgina Kawamura Outlines Hawaii's financial woes (Interview with Hawaii Reporter editor Malia Zimmerman part 3)
News Behind the News: First Congressional District 1 Candidates Debate the Issues Important to Hawaii and the Nation. Featuring Ed Case (D-Congressman 2002-2007), Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, and Honolulu City Council Member Charles Djou in a 27.5 minute show
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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| Honolulu Rail at Risk if Mayor Hannemann Runs for Governor |
By Bill Kaneko, 3/10/2010 5:48:27 PM
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| Non-Hawaiians Are Great Surfers Too |
By Earl Arakaki, 3/10/2010 5:40:47 PM
Capitol Thoughts... |
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| Congress Will Have Trouble Meeting President's Latest Health Reform Deadline |
By Janice Simmons, 3/10/2010 5:37:15 PM
Guest Commentary... |
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| Hawaii Department of Education: Failing to Leverage Buying Power |
By R. Scott Belford, 3/10/2010 5:36:59 PM
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| Can A 5 Year Old Become The Finance Oligarch Of His Class? |
March 10, 2010 in Constitution, Federal Reserve, Freedom, Government Transparency, Hawaii, Honolulu, North American Union, Oahu, Obama Change, Pop Culture
By Daniel de Gracia, II, 3/10/2010 5:29:35 PM
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| Murtha's Last Earmark |
By John H. Fund, 3/10/2010 5:29:27 PM
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| The Myth of the Recovery |
The White House claims the economy is on the mend. That’s a fantasy.
By Anthony Randazzo, 3/10/2010 5:29:18 PM
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| Tax Freeloaders |
By Taxpayers for Common Sense, 3/10/2010 5:21:59 PM
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| The Up or Down Vote Our Country Really Deserves |
By Heritage.org, 3/10/2010 5:21:07 PM
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| Nancy's Nutty New Rules |
By Grace-Marie Turner, 3/10/2010 5:20:55 PM
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| Is Greece the Future of America? |
By Sheldon Richman, 3/10/2010 5:20:46 PM
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 |
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| Hurricane Relief Funds Should be Returned to Hawaii Homeowners Who Paid Into It |
By Patrick Walsh, 3/9/2010 12:16:36 PM
Capitol Thoughts... |
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Hawaii Legislature Needs to Create More Efficient GovernmentFour ideas that will save taxpayers $87,518,676 over the current 6 year financial plan.
By Lynn Finnegan, 3/9/2010 12:01:54 PMCapitol Thoughts... |
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| Nancy Pelosi's California Gang |
By John H. Fund, 3/9/2010 10:10:30 AM
Guest Commentary... |
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| Global Warming Glitches From Clouds, Dust and Emissions |
By Jack Dini, 3/9/2010 10:04:03 AM
Fox Energy & Environment Reports... |
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| On the House |
By Dr. Merrill Matthews, 3/9/2010 10:03:45 AM
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| Dead Legislation Walking |
By Heritage.org, 3/9/2010 10:02:58 AM
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| Bulldozing the American Dream |
It’s time to kick Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of the housing market
By Anthony Randazzo, 3/9/2010 10:02:48 AM
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| Obama and the L-Word |
The president’s habit of telling untruths
By Matt Welch , 3/9/2010 10:02:38 AM
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| Line-Item Veto Is No Quick-Fix |
By Gene Healy, 3/9/2010 10:02:24 AM
Guest Commentary... |
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| Will 2010 Be an Earmark Free Zone? |
By Dani Doane, 3/9/2010 10:02:13 AM
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| Obama Can Shore Up Sagging Global Image by Pressuring Russia to Free Khodorkovsky |
By Ariel Cohen, 3/9/2010 10:01:56 AM
Guest Commentary... |
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Monday, March 08, 2010 |
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| 8th Annual Historic Preservation Awareness Day to be Held at the State Capitol |
Keep Hawaii's History a Part of the Present
By Kiersten Faulkner, 3/8/2010 12:26:52 PM
Capitol Thoughts... |
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| Again, Let's Repeat it, There is No Money in the Hawaii State Treasury |
By Lowell L. Kalapa , 3/8/2010 11:25:23 AM
Capitol Thoughts... |
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| Tea Party Put Downs Wholly Unjustified |
By Mike Palcic, 3/8/2010 11:21:16 AM
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| Politics as Usual: Another Washington Deal |
By Richard Olivastro , 3/8/2010 11:20:52 AM
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| Imagine No God in Our Nation’s Classrooms |
By Colleen Kaveney, 3/8/2010 10:23:16 AM
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| The President’s Health Plan Won’t Cut the Budget Deficit |
By James Capretta, 3/8/2010 10:22:58 AM
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| A First Step Toward Freedom in the Middle East |
By Heritage.org, 3/8/2010 10:03:31 AM
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| Bunning's Penultimate Stand? |
By Stephen Moore, 3/8/2010 10:03:06 AM
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| Census: A Little Too Personal |
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 3/8/2010 10:02:49 AM
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| Dangerous Negotiations over Abortion |
By Grace-Marie Turner, 3/8/2010 10:02:40 AM
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Friday, March 05, 2010 |
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Why Tamper With Tam? It's Not 'Tradition!'Slice of Life, Hawaiian Style Series
By J. Arthur Rath, III, 3/5/2010 8:25:52 PMSlice of Life, Hawaiian Style... |
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My Brother Went to IrelandDr. Dennis McLaughlin, age 70 years, passed away in Kaneohe on March 3, 2010.
By William McLaughlin, 3/5/2010 5:23:06 PMGuest Commentary... |
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| Capitol Round Up - March 5, 2010 |
'You’ve got to be kidding' bill; Bathrooms without Borders Bill Moves to Senate; Employers to pay 6.5 times more for the unemployment tax this year – what a deal; Wishing won't make it so; and Robbing Peter to pay Paul
By Jay McWilliams, 3/5/2010 9:28:22 AM
Capitol Thoughts... |
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| Senator Akaka's Native Hawaiian Bill Going Nowhere |
By Valerie Richardson, 3/5/2010 9:06:32 AM
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| To Get Special Interests Out of Politics, get Congress out of Washington |
By Ralph Benko, 3/5/2010 12:23:50 AM
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My History with My WomanMan to Man Advice column
By Wayne Levine, 3/5/2010 12:22:24 AMGuest Commentary... |
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| Guns for All, Privileges or Immunities for None |
The hearings in McDonald v. Chicago promise an unrevolutionary victory—but still an important one
By Brian Doherty, 3/5/2010 12:22:16 AM
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| Federal Dollars for Federal Roads |
By Robert W. Poole Jr., 3/5/2010 12:21:56 AM
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| Two Steps Forward, No Steps Back |
The latest version of ObamaCare
By David Harsanyi, 3/5/2010 12:21:47 AM
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| Want Better Mail Service? Look Abroad |
By Tad DeHaven, 3/5/2010 12:21:38 AM
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| Keep Your Laws Off My Body |
The case for legalizing drugs, prostitution, organ sales, and other consensual acts.
By John Stossel, 3/5/2010 12:21:29 AM
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| How Quick the Message Fades |
By Frank Salvato, 3/5/2010 12:21:20 AM
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| Busting the Well-Endowed |
It's time to cut federal funding for the arts
By Shikha Dalmia, 3/5/2010 12:21:08 AM
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| Stark, Staring |
By John H. Fund, 3/5/2010 12:20:57 AM
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