Essential Observations

Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1787 that "The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them."

Monday, February 23, 2009

Florida and Taxes

Please read this editorial.
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Here Comes the Government!

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Thursday, February 19, 2009

SJC chief justice says state courts are in crisis - The Boston Globe

SJC chief justice says state courts are in crisis - The Boston Globe

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

South Central Asia

Please read this article.

What was the most important point that this article made about US foriegn policy in South Central Asia? Why?
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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Va. gov, House GOP leaders agree on smoking ban - Boston.com

Va. gov, House GOP leaders agree on smoking ban - Boston.com

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State transit bill launches debate on restructuring plan - The Boston Globe

State transit bill launches debate on restructuring plan - The Boston Globe

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In sweet shops, response to candy tax proposal is sour - The Boston Globe

In sweet shops, response to candy tax proposal is sour - The Boston Globe

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Tom Snyder: 1936-2007: RIP

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Consolidating Stability in Haiti

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