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Commentary: Congressional bill will help the homeless
Finally! A viable solution for the homeless experience. We see homeless people and families in our parks, on our beaches, under our bridges and in our subway stations, and we ask ourselves, "When is someone going to do something about this? How did...Tags: Homelessness, U.S. House of Representatives, Politics, Nydia Velazquez, New York City
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It's A Gray Area: A bigger House is more representative
Here is an idea that was suggested to me on the campaign trail — and the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. See if it does to you. Article I Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution specifies that each member of the House of Representatives...Tags: Lobbying, U.S. House of Representatives, Politics, Justice System, Orange County Superior Court
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Scholarship Awards Breakfast: Sage Hill
Samir Durrani GPA: 4.6 School Activities/Clubs: co-founder of the Organic Educational Center, Honor Committee, Sage Advocates of Multicultural Education, Environmental Club president, rowing team, golf team, Mock Trial captain, jazz band string bassist,...Tags: Politics, Stanford University, Awards and Prizes, Israel, Environmental Issues
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Community & Clubs: Plenty to pray about this week
With the happenings in Boston and in West Texas fresh in our minds, the National Day of Prayer makes more sense than ever, says the Rev. Julie Elkins, president of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council and pastor at First United Methodist Church of...Tags: Roman Catholicism, American Legion, Car Safety Tips and Advice, California State University, Fullerton, Belief and Faith
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Commentary: This lone ranger rides to end child hunger
It's not every day that one meets a hero. And it's not every day that one graces our California coastal city of Newport Beach. And even more uncommon is one riding horseback — with two horses in tow — on one of the most-traveled streets...Tags: Washington, DC
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Mailbag: Board member is not using stipend for agency legal tab [updated]
Re. "Commentary: Sanitary Board's Ooten pays down legal tab," March 30: I have supported Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) for more than 20 years. I consider Dana and his wife, Rhonda, friends. After reading Costa Mesa Sanitary District Director...Tags: Politics, Government, Civil and Public Service
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It's a Gray Area: Muslims are the latest targets of discrimination
In so many ways, one of the biggest civil rights issues of our day is the way we treat Muslims in our country. Yes, 9/11 was an act of war against the United States, and yes, it was carried out by radical Muslims. But it is our obligation to realize...Tags: Idi Amin, Politics, Orange County Superior Court, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Religious Conflicts
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It's a Gray Area: Drone attacks are undermining U.S. security worldwide
The soul of the United States of America is our freedoms and liberties, and our soul is now under attack by our own government. I understand that the pressure on any president to keep us safe during his watch must be crushing. So for that reason, I don'...Tags: Justice System, Politics, National Government, Orange County Superior Court, Crime, Law and Justice
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It's a Gray Area: There's an easy fix for immigration
One of the easiest problem areas to resolve is our failed immigration system. In fact, had the politicians really wanted to fix this system, they would have done it decades ago. The problem is that they don't want to. Why? Because some powerful...Tags: Politics, Justice System, Health, Orange County Superior Court, Crime, Law and Justice
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PBS SoCal trustee honored for leadership, advocacy
The co-chairwoman of PBS SoCal's board of trustees received an award earlier this week for her leadership and advocacy. Jo Ellen Chatham of the Costa Mesa-based station received the David J. Brugger Grassroots Advocacy Award on Monday from the Assn. of...Tags: Media Industry, Television Stations, Television Industry, University of California, Irvine, PBS (tv network)
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It's A Gray Area: Our grandchildren are bankrupt
The biggest security threat to our country is a failed economy, and today that is a genuine threat. How so? Because the simple fact is that for every dollar the federal government now spends, it is either borrowing or printing 43 cents. Obviously no...Tags: Justice System, Politics, National Government, Bankruptcy, Orange County Superior Court
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Commentary: Tuition creates a generation of debtors
With the estimated cost of attending a four-year state college in America at $120,000, the average family of four should expect their children's college to cost more than buying a home. Even though only 24% of Americans believe college is affordable, 97%...Tags: Credit and Debt, Politics, Slavery, Teaching and Learning, Unemployment Rate
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