May 1, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Put simply, we’re going to make it easier to conduct the trade and travel that creates jobs, and we’re going to make it harder for those who would do us harm and threaten our security.” Continue Reading
April 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Not so long ago, terrorism evoked not only distress and confusion but also hand-wringing. What is to be done? In an age where one person or one group can wreak such havoc, is there any useful way to respond? Continue Reading
January 15, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald
If Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the DFL’s legislative leaders want to burnish their bipartisan bona-fides, here’s how they could do it: Dust off the findings of the 21st Century Tax Reform Commission. Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s 21st Century Tax Reform Commission, that is. Continue Reading
January 10, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald
For residents of the Grand Forks, of course, the key to United’s continuing to operate out of GFK is the phrase, “Use it or lose it.” Every day brings news of airlines starting or stopping service at airports around the country. Continue Reading
January 3, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald
If a new Farm Bill passes out of the House Agriculture Committee in the next few months, Freshman U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer should make it his mission to ensure that the bill reaches the House floor for a vote. Continue Reading
December 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
True, it’s anybody’s guess where politics and the economy are headed. But there are other measures against which the prospects for 2013 look more upbeat. Continue Reading
December 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Close to 100,000 public schools dot the American landscape. And on the question of how much it would cost to staff each one with an armed guard, estimates range from $3 billion to $10 billion a year. But would this be the best way to spend that sum? No because schools already are extremely safe. Continue Reading
December 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Congratulations to the Grand Forks School District for setting up a stronger evaluation system for teachers. Now, the challenge for the district will be to make sure the evaluations count. Continue Reading
December 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Start with the prospect of $6-a-gallon milk. But don’t finish there, because avoiding that price hike is just one of the reasons for Congress to pass a five-year Farm Bill before Dec. 31. Continue Reading
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OUR OPINION: Comments offer insight about shootings
December 16, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
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