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For the record 10/9/08

Posted on October 9, 2008October 10, 2008 by Staff

Our rapt attention Around town Tuesday night, the crowds were a little bigger — packed in at some places — and a lot quieter than usual. At least they were quieter for about 90 minutes as the two candidates for the presidency squared off in Nashville for the second debate.

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The failing mental health formula

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff

Chris Fitzsimon The last two weeks have been like the last seven years in the state mental health system, a discouraging, infuriating, frustrating mess that raises questions about financial management, access to services and patient safety.

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Letter to the editor: Blighted by decree?

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff

Eminent domain is the power to acquire land from property owners. Pre-2005, this power was granted only to governmental bodies in order to maximize the public good. Justification was required to be clear, factual and persuasive.

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Letter to the editor: No new guy

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff

I read Bonnie Hauser’s recent letter (Carrboro Citizen, Oct. 25) with interest, and was glad to learn that we have a creative young physician as the “new guy in town.” I suppose he has an excellent medical practice, but Ms. Hauser wants him in Congress. Her letter convinces me that underneath he is an old-fashioned…

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Letter to the editor: Thanks

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff

The 11th annual Carrboro Music Festival occurred on Sunday, Sept. 28. We experienced gorgeous weather and the largest crowd ever. I’ve received many congratulations over the last few days and I’d like to send out my personal thanks to all who contributed to Carrboro’s very special day.

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Dell’s factory sell-off and North Carolina

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Staff

Bill Schweke The recent announcement by the Dell Corporation that it was planning to sell its factories to cut costs should have come as no surprise. Today’s new global economy is characterized by a frantic effort by businesses in thousands of market niches to offer the cheapest, fastest and/or best product available. Any competitive advantage…

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For the Record 10/02/08

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Staff

Six sets of eyes From all accounts, there were seven sets of eyes on the scene of the murder of Joshua Bailey. Six of them emerged from the woods that day and now six individuals are facing first-degree murder and kidnapping charges.

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The facts on a new Horace Williams site

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Staff

Holden Thorp & Bill Roper Talk of replacing Horace Williams Airport with a new airport worries some Orange County residents. We understand the natural questions. Has a site already been chosen? Where? Will it be in my backyard?

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An open letter: Taste of Hope

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Staff

An open letter to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community about the Taste of Hope program Dear Fellow Citizen: These are trying times for all of us, and especially the families in our community who are living from paycheck to paycheck.

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Letter to the editor: Airport to nowhere

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Staff

I am writing with interest about an issue of great concern to citizens in Orange County and parts of Chatham County – the UNC-proposed Orange County Airport. On the evening of Sept. 28, more than 250 area citizens gathered for a community meeting on this topic, and among this group it’s unanimous that no one…

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Letter to the editor: Economic choice

Posted on October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 by Staff

So the local captains of commerce are getting pumped up about dropping an airport in some rural community. Once again we are faced with a choice between two different economic approaches.

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Letter to the Editor: How much is $700 billion?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Staff

Since the $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry appears imminent, I feel it is my civic duty to wrap my arms around a number that was, until now, beyond my comprehension. I did a little research to bring this astronomical number down to my level of understanding.

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For the Record 9/25/08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Editor’s note: The following remarks were delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22, 2008 by Representative Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat who represents Toledo, Ohio. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, here is the latest reality game. Let’s play Wall Street Bailout. Rule one: Rush the decision. Time the game to fall…

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Letter to the editor: New guy in town

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

There’s a new guy in town and it’s about time. William “B.J.” Lawson, a creative young physician and entrepreneur, is running against incumbent Rep. David Price for U.S. Congress. B.J. is running as a Republican, but when you meet him, you’ll quickly realize that you are facing our next generation of leader. I hope the…

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A growing sense of dread on Jones Street

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Staff

Chris Fitzsimon The possibility of a national economic meltdown and the debate over a government bailout of Wall Street is understandably dominating the headlines these days. But there is also a growing sense of dread among some state lawmakers about state budget prospects for next year.

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