Pass it first, ask questions later
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrogance apparently knows no bounds. This week Pelosi, D-Calif., in effect told Americans we are not entitled to know how the health care bill being pushed by liberals would affect us until after it is enacted. Asked about the bill's contents during an appearance at the Legislative Conference of the National Association of Counties, Pelosi said this: "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy." Really. That is Pelosi's opinion — that discussion of the bill as people attempt to find out how it will affect them is a bad thing. Ram it through, then worry about what is in the measure, she advises. Pelosi only said what so many liberals believe, that they know what is "good" for us — whether it really is or not — and that our opinions just don't count.
» Full StoryNew Ulm’s going to the trees
New Ulm’s Tree Advisory Commission is to be commended for going outside the tree-smothered community to get an outside-the-community point-of-view about managing trees within the community.
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Late decision
THUMBS DOWN: The New Ulm City Council thought it had a little time to think about the question of dealing with spring flooding.
Funding for courts
"The basic object of government is to provide for public safety and ensure the rule of law."
Those sage words come from Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson.
State film board on chopping block
As a community that has had its brush with the bright lights and fame of Tinseltown (they used our name, if not our likeness, in the movie “New In Town”), it is a bit disturbing to see that Gov.
» Full StoryLook at tax proposal without screaming
Last week State Sen. Tom Bakk, D-Cook, chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, proposed something at the Capitol he has been talking about as a candidate for governor — extending the sales tax to clothing while lowering the sales tax rat.
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Springfield vs GHEC Section 2A Playoffs
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BLH Girls Basketball Section 2A Champs
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