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A squabbling House still does something

Sunday, March 28, 2010

The House of Representatives passed the health care bill by a vote of 221-210 March 21. President Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday. Talk of lawsuits to fight the bill based on it being unconstitutional is all ready underway.

GOP needs to 'replace,' not 'reform'

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 28, 2010

The passage of health care reform last week did not end the debate on the subject, it merely changed it.

Republicans turned off by size of Obama's package

By Tom Brandt · Sunday, March 28, 2010

Republicans are not sparing the rod when it comes to beating up on President Obama’s economic stimulus package, but it’s clear they are unable to raise their membership to withstand the newly found vigor of his congressional muscle.

Thoughts on health care: Health care will improve economy and help people

By Donald Stuckey II · Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Sunday will go down in history as the day when the final vote to pass health care reform took place. On that day, the House of Representatives voted 219-212 to pass the measure. President Barack Obama signed this measure, which is known as the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act of 2010, and signed it into law just a few days later on Tuesday.

Thoughts on health care: New bill is only beginning of progress

By Jeff Gerding · Wednesday, March 24, 2010

President Obama signed the health care reform bill into law Tuesday, after the House almost voted directly along party lines last Sunday to accept the version of the bill voted on in the Senate, and to add a series of addenda.

Recent Fox interview renews network’s lagging credibility

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fox News takes a lot of heat. Its “Fair and Balanced” tag is often ridiculed by people of substance and people who lack it on other networks like MSNBC.

Trade schools lacking

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 21, 2010

In tough economic times, people tend to look for new jobs. Usually against their will, as their old job is no longer there for them.

Athlete gets favoritism after punch during game

By Adam Nannini · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

During a game last week, a college basketball player named Brittney Griner hauled off and punched an opponent in the face.

Proposed education reform could undo much of NCLB

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

In 2001, President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act was embraced, cheered and welcomed into the law books with open arms.

Letter: EMU should give Greeks more freedom

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Letter to the Editor: What attributes of a university does every incoming freshman look for when choosing a college to attend?

Filibuster ensures healthy legislature

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The rules of the United States Senate have received quite a bit of press coverage over the last year as our current political climate has set the stage for a wonderful set of lessons in American government.

The dark side of technology

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sometimes I think we’re too dependent on technology. As technology advances, it interweaves itself into society with greater and stronger force. Two hundred years ago people read a book by whale oil lantern or candle. One hundred years ago the telephone was a cumbersome thing and now we have smartphones.

Rob Bobb betrays teachers' values

By Clement Daly · Sunday, March 14, 2010

This week is the College of Business’ Fourth Annual Ethos Week whose supposed goal is “to promote business ethics and to further ethics education.” As its keynote speaker, the administration has chosen Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager of the Detroit Public Schools (DPS).

Delaying benefits hurts U.S.

By Donald Stuckey II · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Last week Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) held up passage of a bill that would extend unemployment insurance to millions across the country.

Illegal immigrants angry at lack of influence in D.C.

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Immigrant’s rights groups are mad at President Obama and his fellow Democrats. They’re irritated the president is filling his daily schedule with silly things like health care, the economy and the War on Terror.

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.

Even Spider-Man has money woes

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The economy is slowly recovering, but that won’t save everyone from losing their job, even if things are looking up.

Devoted politicians push healthcare bill

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 7, 2010

It’s easy to be cynical these days. Corruption and scandal; gridlock and bickering. No one would blame you for losing faith in our leaders.

Gun control debate flares up once again

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The United States Supreme Court is once again debating our constitutional right to bear arms, an amendment that was added in 1791. The most recent debate stems from a 2008 row regarding Chicago’s law banning handguns within city limits. Even though the right to own a gun is constitutional, present debates begs the question of what the founding fathers really meant.

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.