Weekly Editorial

House acts to block Obama Administration’s effort to gut bipartisan welfare reform

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012
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By U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston

In 1996, a Republican-controlled Congress worked with a Democratic President to reform a welfare system that was failing the American people.  At the time, 65 percent of recipient families were dependent on welfare for eight years or more.  Those who obtained benefits were enrolled in the program for an average of 13 years throughout their lifetime.  [Full Story »] 

Baxley is a “trashy” place

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Matt Gardner
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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
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I know that headline seems abrasive, but as I look around our beautiful city I see streets and yards riddled with trash (such as the intersection shown above). Is this because of the owners of the property? No. It is because of the trashy people throwing their trash out the window of a car or truck. Hardly a day passes that we don’t find trash thrown in the yard here at The News-Banner from vehicles passing by. A lottery ticket, a baby wipe, drink cans or bottles, shopping bags and even an entire bag of trash have been found at our office. Do people have no self-respect or respect for others? What a “trashy” bunch. [Full Story »] 

The passing of Common Sense

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
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(Editor’s note: We have shared this in the past, but it seems appropriate to share once more.)

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:  [Full Story »] 

Constitution still relevant as ever

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
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By The Albany Herald Editorial Board, Monday, September 17

Monday marked the 225th anniversary of the world’s most enlightened political document — the Constitution of the United States. [Full Story »] 

National debt reaches milestone

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, September 12. 2012
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By U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston

Last Tuesday, the national debt reached an ominous milestone by exceeding $16 trillion for the first time in our nation’s history.  That is $50,950 for every man, woman, and child in the United States.

It is hard to comprehend exactly the size of a trillion.  It is a million millions or a thousand, thousand, thousand, thousands. [Full Story »] 

What is wrong with this picture? USPS picks winners and losers

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Wednesday, September 12. 2012
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An editorial from the National Newspaper Association

The newspaper business—both small and large papers—has sounded full-throated opposition this past month about a plan by the U.S. Postal Service to purposely entice advertising out of the newspaper so ads can be placed instead with USPS favored stakeholder Valassis Inc., which bought direct mail company ADVO in 2006. [Full Story »] 

It’s time to put AMERICA First

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, September 5. 2012
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Are you a Republican? Are you a Democrat? Here’s one better. Are you an American? Why ask these questions? Because it is time for all of us to remember that, first and foremost, we are Americans. [Full Story »] 

Schools must continue to be prudent with threats

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
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Early Monday morning The News-Banner received the following statement from the Appling County School System: [Full Story »] 

The distinction Barge makes is not a trivial one

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Wednesday, August 22. 2012
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Published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on August 15, 2012

Georgia’s superintendent of education is no doubt getting a boost of support from public school educators, administrators and school boards today. Whether he can hang on to enough support from fellow Republicans in Georgia government to keep his job is another matter. [Full Story »] 

Is America worth trying to save?

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, August 15. 2012
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By Tim Wldmon, President of American Family Association

Is America worth trying to save? Save from what you might ask. Is America worth saving from self-destruction? Maybe that’s a better question to ask.

Civilizations have risen and fallen through the ages. Countries have been birthed and countries have died. I believe the United States of America was birthed by the God of the Bible primarily for the purpose of advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ both here and around the world unlike any other country in history. [Full Story »] 

Nearly 70 tons… we are making a difference

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, August 8. 2012
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Last April this newspaper started a paper recycling program through SP Recycling at our office. At the same time, SP Recycling entered into a partnership with the Appling County School System, the City of Baxley and the Appling County Commissioners to provide recycling containers at schools and various public locations within the community. [Full Story »] 

“You didn’t build that”

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Thursday, August 2. 2012
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President Obama at a recent campaign stop…“If you got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” [Full Story »] 

VOTE!!!

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, July 25. 2012
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Over and over again this newspaper has stressed the importance of voting. The time has arrived; the July 31 General Primary is here. [Full Story »] 

‘Made in America’ matters

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, July 18. 2012
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-Published in The Valdosta Daily Times on July 15

The practice of outsourcing jobs formerly held by Americans to foreign countries has been a hot topic this week as Republican candidate for president Mitt Romney is defending himself against allegations that he was still at the helm of Bain Capital in the early 2000s when a major outsourcing took place. [Full Story »] 

T-SPLOST

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, July 11. 2012
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To support or not to support…that is the question

There are varying opinions on the state’s attempt to let Regional Commission Districts across Georgia collect a regional Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (also known as The Transportation Act of 2010 or T-SPLOST) for transportation projects. Some support the measure and some oppose. Ultimately the voters in each region across the state will decide. [Full Story »] 
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