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November 16, 2009

Obama needs to decide the Afghanistan question

I believe that President Obama has held eight meetings concerning U.S. strategy for Afghanistan. The president holds the title and role of chief executive. Everything he does, or doesn’t do, sends messages to those involved. Read More

Need for health reform gets to be very personal

Everyone has his own view of health care reform. I have mine. Read More

Keep voting, Rep. Watt

Although Rep. Mel Watt voted for the health care bill Nov. 7, and thank you for that, there still remains a final vote. Please, Rep. Watt, vote for what is best for the country one more time. Again, thank you.Bertram MontgomeryGreensboro  Read More

Thank you, Rep. Miller

I want to thank Rep. Brad Miller for voting yes on the health care bill Nov. 7. I am one of the 46 million uninsured because I am self-employed, and so this was a vote for me.James WilliamsGreensboro  Read More

Democrats earn praise for health care bill vote

My wife and I are registered independents and look forward to learning more about the health care reform just passed by the House. Thank you, Democrats! Read More

If $1 trillion is just a start, where will spending end?

Congressman Brad Miller is quoted in your Nov. 10 edition saying, “The health care system is too badly broken to fix in one fell swoop, but this bill is a solid start.” Read More

Political correctness protected alleged killer

Political correctness has killed more than a dozen of our brave soldiers at Fort Hood. To be sure, a Muslim allegedly pulled the trigger, but it was political correctness that allowed him to do so. Read More

November 15, 2009

Reforming health care could reduce high costs

I am a physician that works in the area and I deal with the lack of proper health care every day.It is not a stretch of the imagination to say that health insurance companies have undue influence over how we practice medicine. They dictate what we do, how... Read More

Coble was out-of-touch on health care issues

Rep. Howard Coble used to be known for having a bit of an independent streak. He did not always vote the party line on every issue.So, I was a little disappointed he voted against health care reform recently. Still, I am not surprised. I remember attendin... Read More

Is homeless help next?

I have been reading your articles about the new jail and looking at the artist’s rendering. It looks like a lovely place and I am sure it is needed. If we can provide a nice place for our convicts, I wonder if we should consider something for the ho... Read More

Nation should return to its Christian heritage

On Oct. 16, you published a letter that I found offensive. The writer was putting down the displaying of the Ten Commandments and showing respect for God in our schools. Read More

Free dental clinic had several co-sponsors

Lorraine Ahearn’s feature on the free dental clinic, Nov. 7, was a welcomed highlight, but was inadequate in its attributions. Not only were members of First Presbyterian Church and volunteer dentists of the N.C. Read More

November 14, 2009

Council should nix plans for swim center

Counterpoint:By Wesley Vaughn Read More

Coliseum amphitheater will pay big dividends

As former chairman of the War Memorial Commission, I know firsthand how instrumental the Greensboro Coliseum Complex is in generating economic impact in our community, while also providing entertainment events for our residents to enjoy. Read More

BCBS has not violated state’s do-not-call rules

Regarding the story, “Harrison wants Blue Cross probe” (Nov. 6): Rep. Pricey Harrison errs regarding the legality of Blue-Cross Blue Shield communicating with its customers via automated messages. Such communications are exempt from the state...... Read More

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