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Why not expand mail-in voting to everyone in state
(Editorial ~ 03/29/08)
If voter participation is vital to our form of democracy, voters in 22 precincts in four Nebraska counties are at an advantage. Bad weather, muddy roads, busy lives will no longer be a reason not to express your preference for elected offices and issues if you live in parts of Cherry, Morrill, Boone and Keya Paha Counties...
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Grandparents create great memories
(Column ~ 03/29/08)
Earlier this month in Florida, Ann and I stopped by a fruit packing shed to purchase some really fresh grapefruit and oranges. Many years ago we had lived in south Texas and since have been more than a little prejudiced that Texas citrus was better tasting than Florida's. This time we were happily surprised to find that tree ripened Florida grapefruit and oranges were every bit as good as what we remember buying in the Rio Grande Valley...
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Abiding by the rules
(Column ~ 03/29/08)
At the beginning of this presidential campaign year, the Democratic National Committee issued specific warnings for states to not front-load their primaries, desiring to keep Iowa and New Hampshire as the first primary states. The DNC felt so strongly about this that they included sanctions with the warning. ...
