November 19, 2009
Regarding the construction of an aquatic center (editorial, Nov. 14): Kudos to the News & Record for suggesting that it would be unwise to stay the current course. Clearly the projected $12 million price tag was woefully underestimated from day one. B...
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My sincere thanks go out to the volunteer advisers and workers who helped organize, plan and execute a successful campaign for mayor. Without the insight, support and dedication of these individuals, my election would have been questionable.
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The teacher asked her students to bring in a picture of a family or friend who served in the military — a simple and somewhat common activity where families dig through albums and children bring in pictures of their father, uncle, mother, gran...
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November 18, 2009
After years of resident requests, the city found money to repair and widen the Latham Park path from Wendover Avenue to Elm Street. Thank you.
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Thanks to Reps. Miller, Watts, Butterfield, Etheridge and Price for their votes in favor of better health care for everyone. I hope our eight other North Carolina representatives will reconsider and lend support to a final health bill.
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This is in response to Bernard Zales’ letter about the railroad crossing on Hilltop Road (Nov. 12).If you approach the crossing at a decent speed, 5 to 30 mph, you will not go airborne. I use this crossing often and have never seen one car go airbor...
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This is in response to the letter from Bob Carter (Nov. 12). I’m sure glad that the majority of Americans do not share Carter’s view of Fox News.I would advise Carter that if he would watch Fox News more, he would see what’s really going...
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It’s well-known that our country ranks at or near the bottom in almost all measures of health and mortality. Not so well-known is the fact that among those age 65-plus, we rank near the top.
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My blood pressure rose this morning while reading “Ideas” (Nov. 15).The article by Brian Balfour clearly shows how much debt we have accumulated over the years in Guilford County. But what really makes me mad is the millions of dollars over bu...
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The following is a Counterpoint.By James BrighamI have looked for the job description for our U.S. representatives and the closest thing I could find is the oath of office which makes them swear that they will defend the U.S. Constitution.
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November 17, 2009
I’m a retired deputy sheriff who worked as a school resource officer for 12 years at Northwest and Northeast high schools.After serving Guilford County for 26 years and almost losing my life on the job, I can’t for the life of me see what all...
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I am disappointed in U.S. Rep. Brad Miller’s vote in favor of HR 3692. Even though the Obama administration says it was passed by a bipartisan majority, that is not accurate; only one Republican voted in favor of the bill.
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On Nov. 7, our U.S. House made history and passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This is the first comprehensive health care bill passed by a chamber of Congress. Rep. Mel Watt should be commended for his courageous vote and for standing up f...
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Thanks to Rep. Mel Watt for casting his vote for health coverage for all Americans. Many people do not have the benefit of health care, even though they work two or more part-time jobs. This prevents a friend of mine from filling an expensive high-blood-p...
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To our elected officials:Nov. 7 was a historic day and a giant step toward the health care reform so urgently needed in this country. To those of you who voted for this, I applaud you. As for those who voted against it, we, the people, will not forget. Yo...
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