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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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Dear Editor
A recent letter to the editor reminded me that the word "listing" has multiple meanings. The statement contained a long, dubious list of Donald Trump's accomplishments as president: …
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9/12/24
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Every Labor Day, we celebrate the hardworking men and women who make America the envy of the world. They wake up early, show up to work every day, and put in long hours to create a better future for …
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9/5/24
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It was only a matter of time. Not too long ago, my son, Max, and I had an unscheduled meeting to discuss the accuracy of the speedometer in my truck. The meeting began with flashing red and blue …
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9/5/24
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Dear Editor
Here are some of the liberal "welfare" giveaways Republicans oppose – banning price gouging, expanding access to affordable housing, boosting child tax credits, promoting …
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9/5/24
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Dear Editor,
It's time to do your own unbiased vetting. The top presidential candidates have a similar length of time working in the top positions of our nation. Let's start with some verifiable …
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8/29/24
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LTE-Laurentius
Dear Editor
I agree with Gene Tucker. Jarred Kutz’s critique of our electoral system pulled the rug out from under Donald Trump’s stolen election lie. Did you …
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8/29/24
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Dear Editor,
“That’s my dad!” Gus Walz yelled as his father accepted the nomination for vice president on the Democratic ticket. Rather than applaud this young man’s love …
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8/29/24
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As an owner of Three Spring Farms in Perryville, I am deeply troubled about the inclusion of language designed to undo state agriculture laws in the U.S. House’s version of the Farm Bill.
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8/29/24
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Dear Editor
As the organizer for our August 17th. Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, 3rd Annual "Making it Possible" Fish Fry and Fundraiser at the Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus Hall, I would like to …
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8/29/24
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On August 16, I brought the Ways and Means Committee to the Iowa State Fair to hear from hard-working Midwesterners about the positive impact the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts had on them. This was part of an …
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8/22/24
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Mugshot: Coke Morgan Stewart
What IP Policy Might Look Like in a Second Trump Administration
If his campaign is successful, Donald Trump will become America's 47th president — and …
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8/22/24
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Dear Editor
Why did Jason Smith vote against the infrastructure bill? We wouldn’t be getting a new Chester bridge without that federal money. We need someone to represent us that …
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8/22/24
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To the editor:
Ethical comity, civility and respect as it pertains to being responsible, fully functional citizens of this community, state and nation is important. As a nearly eight-decade-old …
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8/22/24
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Dear Editor,
In today's rapidly changing world, I believe it's essential to make the case for conservatism. Conservatism is often misunderstood as being resistant to change, but it's actually …
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8/22/24
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As someone who strongly believes that the best government is that which is closest to the people, I’m incredibly frustrated by how much the federal government has grown since our nation was …
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8/15/24
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For nearly two years, progressive activists have lobbied the Biden administration to weaken international patent protections on COVID treatments. The political pressure was immense. And at several …
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8/15/24
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Dear Editor
Now that we are in between election days, it’s time for Perry County voters to do their own vetting. Vetting is simply doing your own careful examination of the candidates that …
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8/15/24
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Dear Editor
Jason Smith thinks God protected Donald Trump from being killed by a bullet. I agree. I think God wants Donald Trump to be thoroughly defeated at the ballot box so he and the MAGA …
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8/15/24
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Dear Editor
Thank you County Clerk Jared Kutz for your excellent explanation of the validity and results of the election process. I totally agree voting machines count votes better than people. …
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8/15/24
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Dear Editor
America’s first Christian settlers (Pilgrims/Puritans – 1621) were fleeing an oppressive Christian Church of England for being too Roman Catholic. Perry County’s …
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8/15/24
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If you’ve been wondering about the convicted criminal’s mood, now that his campaign to stay out of prison has been trumped by a decent opponent, you need only watch his sit-down this week …
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8/8/24
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