The former attorney general’s legal bills
The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to hire a private attorney to represent Alberto Gonzales, the former attorney general, in a federal lawsuit that accuses him of politicized hiring. It is galling to think that Mr. Gonzales, whose department trampled over the rights of so many people, is having taxpayers pay for private counsel, but it may be appropriate.
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Cheney found a patsy in George W. Bush
Let us begin when Richard Cheney was looking for a patsy to front his own ambitions for power and wealth. George W. Bush fit the bill perfectly: Ivy League credentials, son of a respected president and no practical business experience. Politics and business may go hand in hand, but business finances elections. With Mr. Cheney as vice president, the Halliburton conglomerate received a multi-billion dollar, no-bid contract in Iraq, despite three unresolved investigations of contract violations by
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Abortion legislation belies calls for hope
What an ironic title, “Freedom of Choice Act.” Choice for whom? The unborn child? The Catholic hospitals who will lose federal funding (perhaps have to close) if they refuse to perform abortions? The doctors who will be forced to perform abortions against their beliefs?
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Western civilization must recover its roots
What the children of Western civilization have to take away from this election is the realization that the world-citizen candidate won.
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A community effort
The wrap-up of Worcester’s youth jobs program this week underscored the effectiveness of public-private collaboration, a model the city has used effectively to extend the reach of community improvement efforts in the past.
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Sharks turn to Smythe winner
WORCESTER - The Worcester Sharks, currently in Texas for the weekend, will have an old face giving them a new look when they return to New England.
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Sometimes it’s the little things
One of Worcesters City Councilors just contacted me via direct message on Twitter. While that may not sound very impressive to people who live online, it’s a giant leap forward for constituent relations on a local level.
Councilor, video of you kicking puppies could show up on youtube between now and next November and you will still have my vote.
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Health plan change affects city retirees
As a Worcester retiree, I’m disconcerted by recent changes in health care plans which appear cost effective for the city but, in reality, give the boot to preventive health care. Additional premium costs, co-pays and the payment of Part B Medicare are hardships for retirees. Balancing a budget by making cash cows of those whose careers gave the city its heydays is dishonorable.
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