WASHINGTON – Democratic Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted Thursday to retain U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) as chairman of the Subcommittee on … more

Well here we go again with a new year and of course, a new war. Actually the war isn’t new, it’s been going on for a good fifty or so years, but the Palestinians and Israelites are once again … more

The other day I was browsing the internet at home, although I can’t remember what for, and I ran across this cartoon called Money as Debt by Paul Grignon. It’s a 47-minute story using cartoon … more

Lanes are in place for a reason Editor, I use US-23 quite frequently, as most probably do, and I was really excited when the state put in the “well marked” passing lanes. It only makes … more

The Lions were pathetic this year. In fact, if there is a word worse than pathetic — horrific, terrible, and expletive deleted, expletive deleted, expletive deleted — they were also that. … more

When the county’s budget requires borrowing money from a dwindling tax administration fund, something is wrong, and the proverbial finger can be pointed in all directions — Commissioners for … more

What is your New Year's Resolution for the year 2009? Are you looking to lose weight, quit smoking, or find a new career? Share your resolutions here, and also offer tips to others on their … more

Since President Bush stepped up and pushed the auto loan through, I can’t write my original column I wanted to write about him missing his last chance to stand up for the little guy. I thought for … more

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone spend more of our tax money on blatant self-promotion than our two U.S. Senators, Levin and Stabenow, but Michigan’s Secretary of State Terri Lynn … more

Why, every time people discuss change within the country, are they appalled at the best ideas and possibilities? When you mention regulating corporations, so these multi-million dollar companies … more