Tag: Top Opinion
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Investigators owe Florida voters clarity and transparency
Too often, the officials in charge of these investigations keep details close to the vest.
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My son died, and the hospital doesn’t care
After speaking with the chief medical officer of the hospital where my son died, I realize we will never receive a straight answer about the circumstances leading to his death.
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Penny Houston: A Bold Change for Failing Schools
On November 8, voters in Georgia will be asked a question that has the potential to change K-12 education in our state for an entire generation of children. Question 1 on the ballot will read, “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order…
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How Should We Use Casino Gaming Funds?
If you were given control of one billion dollars per year in state funding, how would you spend it? Casino revenues are projected to net one billion dollars per year, and legislation for casino gaming is currently before your General Assembly. However, the debate as to where the funds should go is still on-going.
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Blackburn: This Week in Washington for Jan. 8
The House passed the first broad repeal of Obamacare where the Senate joined us in our effort and it was delivered to the president’s desk. In addition to dismantling Obamacare, the bill included a one year moratorium on federal funds for the country’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. That money would be rerouted to community health centers to…
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Blackburn: 2015: A Year in Review
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and your 2016 is off to a great start! The year upon us promises to be an exciting one and I’m looking forward to leading the fight for reduced government spending, protecting our most vulnerable, and ensuring American families are safe.
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What happened when Mets fans were too loud in Turner Field is hysterical
New York Mets fans by the hundreds turned out to Turner Field on Saturday to cheer on the Amazins. That’s no surprise, given the number of transplants in the Atlanta area, but this was no ordinary night at the ballpark.
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In modern political times, the debate still matters
The cornerstone of our Republic is our election process. Elections matter, regardless of which side of the aisle one sits, and everyone should agree the best electorate is one that is informed about the issues to be decided and the candidates to take office.