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Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
 
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
 
Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger, home for the summer recess, has been holding Town Hall Meetings in his district. In a recent one, a Tea Partier rose to ask Pittenger what he described as an easy question, requesting a simple yes or no answer.
Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger, home for the summer recess, has been holding Town Hall Meetings in his district. In a recent one, a Tea Partier rose to ask Pittenger what he described as an easy question, requesting a simple yes or no answer.
 
The legislature has adjourned, their work praised and criticized from the right and the left. Now all eyes are on Governor Pat McCrory. On his desk are 38 bills awaiting action. He can sign them into law, veto them or do nothing, in which case they automatically become law.
The legislature has adjourned, their work praised and criticized from the right and the left. Now all eyes are on Governor Pat McCrory. On his desk are 38 bills awaiting action. He can sign them into law, veto them or do nothing, in which case they automatically become law.
 
You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
 
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis may be the single most important person in state government right now and he's got some pretty important decisions to make in the next few days...critical decisions that impact our state, but also his own political future.
House Speaker Thom Tillis may be the single most important person in state government right now and he's got some pretty important decisions to make in the next few days...critical decisions that impact our state, but also his own political future.
 
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
 
The improvement of transportation in the 20th century made possible successful textile and furniture factories, prompting many to leave the family farm to take jobs at the mill.
The improvement of transportation in the 20th century made possible successful textile and furniture factories, prompting many to leave the family farm to take jobs at the mill.
 
I went to this week's Moral Monday protest to learn what all the rancor is about and gained some insights from the experience.
I went to this week's Moral Monday protest to learn what all the rancor is about and gained some insights from the experience.
 
Before the January start of this legislative session leaders of both houses proclaimed major overhaul of North Carolina’s tax codes to be among their highest priorities.
Before the January start of this legislative session leaders of both houses proclaimed major overhaul of North Carolina’s tax codes to be among their highest priorities.
 
One of the inalienable rights of citizenship in this nation is the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and to petition for a governmental redress of grievances.
One of the inalienable rights of citizenship in this nation is the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and to petition for a governmental redress of grievances.
 
You have to hand it to North Carolina's Republican Senators. They relish going, as Star Trek proclaimed, "Where no man has gone before."
You have to hand it to North Carolina's Republican Senators. They relish going, as Star Trek proclaimed, "Where no man has gone before."
 
Sometimes it feels that just one more problem will overwhelm us, but there is one that needs immediate exposure and urgent attention: the growing problem of human trafficking.
Sometimes it feels that just one more problem will overwhelm us, but there is one that needs immediate exposure and urgent attention: the growing problem of human trafficking.
 
Lawmakers agree they want to lower personal and corporate income tax rates while expanding the tax base to include a wider range of sales and service taxes, but the devil is in tax reform details.
Lawmakers agree they want to lower personal and corporate income tax rates while expanding the tax base to include a wider range of sales and service taxes, but the devil is in tax reform details.
 
North Carolina's official toast boldly proclaims that ours is a state where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.
North Carolina's official toast boldly proclaims that ours is a state where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.
 
Both Governor McCrory and our General Assembly reached milestones this week and, as we pundits are prone to do, they warrant marking and remarking about.
Both Governor McCrory and our General Assembly reached milestones this week and, as we pundits are prone to do, they warrant marking and remarking about.
 
Once again we hear calls for education reform and like many issues there is some right and some wrong in what is being discussed.
Once again we hear calls for education reform and like many issues there is some right and some wrong in what is being discussed.
 
Governor Perdue was wrong on several levels to have committed the state to an agreement over the Dorothea Dix property, but so is the legislature wrong in reneging on the deal.
Governor Perdue was wrong on several levels to have committed the state to an agreement over the Dorothea Dix property, but so is the legislature wrong in reneging on the deal.
 
House Bill 177 would allow single specialty ambulatory surgery centers to perform procedures like tonsillectomies, cataract surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and other procedures outside a hospital.
House Bill 177 would allow single specialty ambulatory surgery centers to perform procedures like tonsillectomies, cataract surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and other procedures outside a hospital.
 
I really have tried to understand the clamor over the voter ID issue but I don't get it.
I really have tried to understand the clamor over the voter ID issue but I don't get it.
 
Remember the TV ad with the little old lady holding up a burger and asking, "Where's the Beef?"
Remember the TV ad with the little old lady holding up a burger and asking, "Where's the Beef?"
 
Paul Harvey's unmistakable voice grabbed our attention in his Super Bowl tribute to America's farmers.
Paul Harvey's unmistakable voice grabbed our attention in his Super Bowl tribute to America's farmers.
 
Last November North Carolina voted for change. We are certainly getting it. At the current pace and expectations state government will undergo the biggest changes most of us have seen.
Last November North Carolina voted for change. We are certainly getting it. At the current pace and expectations state government will undergo the biggest changes most of us have seen.
 
Contrary to what you may have thought manufacturing is not dead in North Carolina, but it is quite different from our old perceptions of textile and furniture mills and tobacco factories.
Contrary to what you may have thought manufacturing is not dead in North Carolina, but it is quite different from our old perceptions of textile and furniture mills and tobacco factories.
 
Most everyone agrees North Carolina's Medicaid program is broken, but fixing Medicaid hasn't been a high priority for previous governors or legislators.
Most everyone agrees North Carolina's Medicaid program is broken, but fixing Medicaid hasn't been a high priority for previous governors or legislators.
 
According to the Federal Communications Commission, North Carolina finds itself in the unenviable position of being at the bottom, tied with Mississippi, for having the lowest number of households with basic broadband connections.
According to the Federal Communications Commission, North Carolina finds itself in the unenviable position of being at the bottom, tied with Mississippi, for having the lowest number of households with basic broadband connections.
 
With respect to our legislators the current talk of a tax reform plan makes about as much sense as hopping in a car and striking out to California without a GPS or road map.
With respect to our legislators the current talk of a tax reform plan makes about as much sense as hopping in a car and striking out to California without a GPS or road map.
 
In his inaugural address Governor Pat McCrory spoke of looking out toward Main Street, with government at our back and unlimited opportunity ahead.
In his inaugural address Governor Pat McCrory spoke of looking out toward Main Street, with government at our back and unlimited opportunity ahead.
 
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
 
Mark Twain said it is better to have people think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Wary of that likelihood I nevertheless make my predictions for 2013.
Mark Twain said it is better to have people think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Wary of that likelihood I nevertheless make my predictions for 2013.
 
2012 was the year we finally admitted that, much like a ship that sails for days one degree off course, our country and our state are lost and spiritually sick.
2012 was the year we finally admitted that, much like a ship that sails for days one degree off course, our country and our state are lost and spiritually sick.
 
As we begin 2013, we are in many respects returning to the political past in North Carolina. Not since Reconstruction has the Republican Party held control of our executive, legislative, top court and most of our counties. There are big changes and new faces ahead.
As we begin 2013, we are in many respects returning to the political past in North Carolina. Not since Reconstruction has the Republican Party held control of our executive, legislative, top court and most of our counties. There are big changes and new faces ahead.
 
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