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Bipartisanship can work

By Chris Hoitash · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A while ago I expressed doubt about the bipartisan health care summit, because even with Obama there I believed the GOP would slip to its standard platform of “whatever the Democrats want is the spawn of Satan and must not pass.” Apparently underestimating Obama’s ability to disarm his opponents with his speaking skills is not a good idea.

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Time to welcome lecturers home

By Ken Wachsberger · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

I’ve been an adjunct lecturer at Eastern Michigan University for 20 years. I’ve always received stellar student reviews. My textbook has been used and endorsed by lecturers and tenured faculty both at EMU and at other universities.

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GOP lines splintering

By Adam Nannini · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

As I’m sure you are aware, we face the midterm elections this year, and there is some pretty interesting stuff going on in Washington. Polls now show the country is feeling harshly anti-establishment.

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Women's attire in Islam is personal expression

By Hilba Baghdadi · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

The hijab. What is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word? Be honest with yourself. No one can hear your thoughts. Do you know what a hijab is? Do you know why it has to be worn?

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Health talks grow stagnant

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

As the east coast enters a new Ice Age, and Michiganders contemplate migrating south for the winter, the debate over health care reform continues.

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NYC terrorist trial worth it

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

Some experts believe a civilian trial for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in New York City would end up costing close to $1 billion.

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Legislation to help small businesses

By Chris Hoitash · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

Apparently President Obama is making a habit of ripping the GOP a new one. Which is fun for me because not only do I enjoy it, but also it usually comes with an idea for change.

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Military should drop 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

As President Obama’s first year in office comes to a close, many have analyzed what he has and has not accomplished in his first year as well as what he plans to focus on in 2010.

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The time has come for more than words

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Two years ago, during the Democratic primary, then-candidate Barack Obama borrowed some words from his friend, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, in defense of his theatrical tendencies.

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Smoking ban could lead to tyranny

By Adam Nannini · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

As of May 2010, no restaurant in Michigan will be able to sell cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers are full of saturated fat and hormones from corporate farms, are unhealthy to the general public and therefore drive up the cost of health care.

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Congress needs to get down to business

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Congress’ debate over healthcare continues and though you may be sick of it at least you’ll have a chance of being insured if they pass it.

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New troops meant to end war

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

On the first day of December, our Commander-in-Chief stood before an audience of cadets at West Point and outlined his plan to end the war in Afghanistan successfully.

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