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Lawmakers need to do more to help prevent older Americans from the crisis of falls. That may sound extreme, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the …
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By Clinton Rice
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5/8/25
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CONSTITUTION OPTIONAL NOW?
Dear Editor
May I address this letter to my elected representatives?
Dear Josh Hawley, Eric Schmidt, and Jason Smith,
Did you hear the President of the …
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5/8/25
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For four long years, Americans watched in disbelief as President Joe Biden gutted our nation’s border security. On his first day in office, President Biden undid, by executive order, many of …
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4/24/25
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Each year, for Tax Day, my colleagues and I at the Institute for Policy Studies release a tax receipt so you can learn where your taxes are going.
This year, you may be more worried about the …
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4/24/25
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Dear Editor
Thanks to Sister Delores at our parish, we get a chance to read the wonderful monthly articles of Sister Joyce Rupp (you can look her up online).
Her article this month speaks …
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4/24/25
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Dear Editor
Several weeks ago, I wrote to Chief Justice John Roberts, and I wanted to share my thoughts with the good people of Perry County. I told him I had taught students for 40 years in the …
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4/24/25
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We're lucky to have more female sports stars than ever. But in terms of athletic participation, American girls are still considerably less likely to play a sport than boys. Each year, boys get about …
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Dr. Brian Hainline
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2/27/25
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Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving …
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Hanna Skandera
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2/13/25
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Ever since I was a young kid, Thanksgiving is something I’ve always looked forward to. It’s a cherished time where we catch up with family, sit down for a delicious meal, and reflect on …
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By Jason Smith, U.S. Representative
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11/28/24
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Clowns
Dear Editor
Looks like Trump is emptying the clown car and giving them all cabinet posts. What's next? A Supreme Cour appointment for Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, Trump's chief …
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11/28/24
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Dear Editor
It’d be funny if it weren’t so sad. Over the last several months, I’ve unfortunately had reason to reach out to counsel us as a people, as citizens, Christians and …
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9/26/24
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Dear Editor
The hardest decision a woman will ever face is not yours to make. Amendment Three guarantees every woman has the right to make decisions about her “prenatal care, her …
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9/26/24
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Dear Editor
This letter concerns patriotic activities around the courthouse lawn and steps.
Several times a year on the occasion of a patriotic holiday, there are gatherings at the …
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9/26/24
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Dear Editor
Among other reasons, my presidential vote will be cast for Donald Trump because:
1. His policies are Pro-American, Pro-Constitution, Pro-Family, and Pro-Common Sense.
2. A …
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9/26/24
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On Sept. 15, an absolute tragedy was prevented when a vigilant Secret Service agent fired at an armed lunatic who was determined to assassinate former President Donald Trump. I thank God that he is …
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9/26/24
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If you're an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail — and you certainly won't be allowed to keep the product.
But if you're a company and you …
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9/26/24
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When the American people voted to give House Republicans the majority, one of the reasons was because we promised that we would continue former President Trump’s strong policies that countered …
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9/19/24
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Few performances in the theater of American politics are as masterful as the Democratic Party's current sleight of hand with Medicare costs. As we approach the election, listen closely to the …
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9/19/24
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Dear Editor
As our nation's seniors struggle to make ends meet on fixed incomes, it's unconscionable that our government continues to burden them with property taxes. These individuals have …
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9/19/24
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Dear Editor
As many of you may know by now, with my appointment by the governor to be part of the Missouri Ethics Commission, I’ve stepped back from party-focused political action and …
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9/19/24
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Dear Editor
“First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out because …
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9/19/24
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Over Labor Day weekend, it was announced that 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the six captives who were brutally murdered at the hands of Hamas. My heart goes out to the …
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By Rep. Jason Smith
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9/12/24
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In late June, generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals launched a generic version of Victoza, a blockbuster diabetes drug, in the United States.
Victoza is one of the first GLP-1 drugs — …
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By David Kampos
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9/12/24
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Dear Editor
The liberal mindset is often questioned by conservatives. So, I have some questions for them. 1. Isn't birth control pro-choice? 2. Aren’t subsidies for corporations and farms …
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9/12/24
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Dear Editor
President Joe Biden announced that he is stepping down from the presidential race. I hope and pray that our nation can unite in celebrating and honoring both the man and the Office …
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9/12/24
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