November 15, 2009
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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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November 14, 2009
Counterpoint:By Wesley Vaughn
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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.
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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......
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I just returned from the Caldwell Academy Veterans Day Program and wanted to thank Mark Guthrie, the head of the school, as well as the faculty, staff and all of the students for the outstanding program they put on for veterans.
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All 40 of our Republican U.S. senators, presumably well-informed and civic-minded, are in lockstep opposition to health care reform. For 40 people, together in a group setting, to come to the same conclusion at the same time is beyond reasonableness. Thes...
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On Nov. 7, we were fortunate enough to experience the first passing of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. As a country, we are behind so many others that have had universal health care for years. Nevertheless, the House of Representatives made hi...
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I would hope that the next test for the Senate would be to put together a health bill that lowers increases in drug prices and premiums. I have received my 2010 statement with a big increase cost for both items!How will I pay for them? I have a fixed inco...
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November 13, 2009
In Thomas Friedman’s recent column, “Obama’s unifying theme should be nation-building at home” (Nov. 3), he states, “But to deliver this (Obama’s) agenda requires a spirit of shared sacrifice.”
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On Oct. 3, I was one of 101 World War II veterans privileged to participate in the Triad’s first Honor Flight.
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Counterpoint:By David Taylor On Wednesday, Nov. 4, I received notification that no fire chief wants to receive.Chad Eric Greene, a 13-year veteran of the High Point Fire Department and 18-year veteran of the Union Cross Volunteer Fire Department, passed a...
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