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Census boycott makes absolutely no sense
If the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders wanted to bring attention to the illegal immigration issue, it certainly accomplished that.
Editorials
Congress takes a stab at energy policy
It's been a long time coming, but Congress finally is taking a serious stab at shaping an energy policy for America. Democratic Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Edward Markey of Massachusetts deserve credit for forcing Congress to confront our national addiction to dirty fossil fuels.
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We salute ...
Each Saturday, L’Observateur will recognize individuals and businesses in the River Parishes who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.
KY jelly tv ad goes over the top
There's a brand new sex ad on television which, once more, goes over the top.
Swine flu and a statue to Al Gore
Like many of you, we went through the drill to do everything possible to ward off swine flu, but it’s not anything real different from what I’ve done over the past few years.
Should Lady Justice drop her blindfold?
As President Barack Obama sees it, Lady Justice should be peeking out from underneath the blindfold when she makes legal decisions.
Good luck on sweeping health care reform, Mr. President
Saying that America’s semi-private, semi-public health care system needs a complete overhaul, President Obama last week challenged Congress to send him a health care reform bill he can sign by the end of the year. The president said that a new health care system would have to meet three strict criteria, however: it’d have to lower costs, allow patients to choose their own doctors and provide affordable, quality care to everyone.
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