‘Stimulus’ would be campaign spending
Nearly a trillion dollars has been spent or is in the pipeline through President Barack Obama’s vaunted “stimulus” program. It has not lived up to expectations — certainly not to the grandiose claims Obama and other liberals have made. Yet the White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid continue to pump out more “stimulus” funding, in 11-figure increments. Now Obama wants $50 billion more. He began suggesting it in public on Labor Day, saying the nation needs to spend more on infrastructure improvements. Indeed, most states — including Ohio — could use more money to maintain highways and bridges. But we don’t think that is what really is on Obama’s mind. More likely, in our opinion, Obama hopes to time the spending to coincide with his 2012 re-election campaign. By the time legislation he wants could be passed and the money handed out to states, projects probably would be getting under way in early to mid-2012. Congress should say no to Obama.
» Full StoryTie some ribbons for Patriot Day
Saturday is the ninth anniversary of the World Trade Center attack in New York. This day, which is now known as Patriot Day, is a time to remember those lost and their families.
» Full StoryClean up Tiffin
I walk every day and I can’t believe some of the properties — trash building up, painting needed, grass so high. I was told Mr. Dundore has been issuing citations to paint and clean up. I think he needs to get out of his vehicle and look around.
» Full StoryHelp the sisters
I spent my formative years in Tiffin, and want to speak out on behalf of a Tiffin organization that has had a profound impact on my life: the Sisters of St. Francis!
The sisters are alive and well on their 400-acre campus south of Town.
Boorish behavior
I was at Walmart last night (Sept. 1) around 7:30 p.m. I had to go to the customer service area to do an exchange. When I got to customer service, I noticed several people there with carts full of clothes.
» Full StoryRight church, wrong pew
In response to Ms. Ardner’s recent very well-written letter, I need to take issue with two points. The 9/11 attack had nothing to do with religion; it was fanaticism cloaked in religion.
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