A sad benchmark
Our Opinions
      We have now been at war longer in Iraq than it took us to win World War II over 60 years ago. We began the sixth year of war there last week. Sunday night, a roadside bomb killed four U.S. soldiers. One of them earned the dubious distinction of being the 4,000th serviceman killed in the Iraqi war.
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Politicking on tags
      We usually remain silent on local political races, but the political campaign platform of a Republican license commissioner candidate warrants a comment. Jamie Wilkins says he will "make my race a referendum on the $25 car tag tax. I am completely against this expensive tax and will work to repe...
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A new Christian Coalition
Inside the Statehouse
      The decision to move our presidential preference primary up to Feb. 5 has been considered by most observers to have been good for our state. Leaders of both political parties have hailed it as a success and well worth the cost. It was a public relations plus in two ways.
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Jasmine or jessamine - both are beautiful
Gardening With Dora
      Winter jasmine has decided to compete with the quince and forsythia for attention now that March is here. This sprawling shrub has arching green stems and blooms before the leaves unfurl. The creamy yellow, funnel shaped flowers are five-petaled and appear randomly along the stems. ( Alas, no fra...
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Five years in Iraq
Congress Reports
Jo Bonner
      Last week marked the five year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and while our efforts in Iraq have been painful, this milestone provided an opportunity to recognize the significant achievements made by our military men and women.
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Letter to the Editor
Hippy work in Clarke praised
      Dear Editor, After visiting the Clarke County HIPPY Program on March 11-12, 2008, I felt compelled to write this letter to you and your reading audience in Clarke County. As a National Trainer for HIPPY USA, it was indeed a remarkable pleasure visiting this site which has exemplified excellent e...
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