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Tuesday's editorial, "And now even the dogs" misquoted Sen. Mitch McConnell speaking of Obamacare. It should have read: "We gave it everything we had, everything we had and we just barely lost the legislative fight." Published March 20, 2013
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Conservatives believe in competition, but The Washington Times' editorial, "The ethanol bubble" (Monday), sides with a would-be monopoly, Big Oil, against its leading competitor, American ethanol. Published March 20, 2013
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Thank you for providing my laugh for the day ("The Obamacare application," Comment & Analysis, Monday). We know how difficult it is for some voters to obtain appropriate identification to show at the polls -- and how hard the administration fights against any such requirement. Somehow, I think getting these same people to understand and complete a 21-page application with 61 pages of instructions also will be an insurmountable task. Published March 20, 2013
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The men and women at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) dedicate themselves every day to preventing attacks against the United States. A recent Commentary piece from Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican ("Dressing for excess at the TSA," Wednesday), failed to point out that the dollar amount for the contract recently awarded to procure uniforms for transportation security officers is simply a ceiling limit, allowing for the government to spend less money over a longer period of time. Without this contract, TSA would not be able to replace worn-out uniforms or provide uniforms for new employees. Published March 20, 2013
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The goal of every pope ever elected is liturgical unity ("Many U.S. Catholics want Pope Francis to hold the line, inspire," Web, Friday). However, Carlos Caso-Rosendi's comment that the American church needs to return to an American brand of Catholicism seems to suggest a diversion from the idea of liturgical unity. The Catholic ways should be consistent, regardless of the geographical location. A parish in Manila should celebrate Mass the same way a parish in San Francisco does. Published March 20, 2013
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President Obama swept into office in 2009 with promises of "hope and change." He also promised transparency in his administration and that he would work across the aisle with Republicans to find solutions to America's problems. What has Mr. Obama done? Published March 19, 2013
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There is an element in this nation that for the most part goes unnoticed and without representation. It used to be the driving factor behind the country's greatness. It is the working class. Neither the Republican nor Democratic machines represent us, the media ignore us or label us as intolerant, and we are pushed to the side without having our voices heard. Published March 19, 2013
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Along with being the first Latin American pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (now Pope Francis), appears to have a genuine concern for the poor, having chosen the name of a saint who gave away his considerable wealth to live with and serve the poor of Assisi, Italy ("Pope Francis is first Catholic pontiff from the Americas; he is known as a humble intellectual," Web, Wednesday). Published March 19, 2013
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In all of President Obama's politicking, there are some important leadership lessons to be learned, albeit ones derived from what not to do. Published March 19, 2013
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Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy was doing the job he loves when he was viciously shot in the head ("Hundreds turn out to raise funds for wounded Va. officer," Web, March 10). The horror of what transpired has affected many. Officer Laboy, a respected and well-known cop in the community, has prompted a desire for many to help in some way. This was evidenced by the approximately 2,000 people who appeared for the fundraiser at a restaurant in Old Town Alexandria recently. I was pleased to be part of that crowd. The common bond that brought together friends, colleagues and those not personally acquainted with Officer Laboy was heartwarming. It brought home the fact that people do still care about law enforcement officers. Published March 18, 2013
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President Obama's stimulus package and health care law were partisan, lengthy and unread -- yet they passed and were subject to interpretation and regulations, including the addition of fees and taxes to be written in later. The economy has been slowed, and unemployment remains high. All taxpayers have been saddled with higher and hidden taxes, higher costs for health care and fewer participating physicians and patient services. Published March 18, 2013
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Dave Gordon's article, "Obama should use Israel trip to promote real peace" (Web, March 9), is excellent, calling on the president to make clear that demonizing our ally Israel is unacceptable. I would add one specific request: If President Obama truly wishes to promote peace, he must demand that Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas publicly repudiate his vile 1984 book "The Other Side: The Secret Relationship Between Nazism and Zionism." Published March 18, 2013
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Sens. John McCain, Arizona Republican, and Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, would do well to make amends for their unreasonable and callous rebuke of Sen. Rand Paul and the Tea Party -- unless they are willing to give up their seats to a new generation of Republicans. Published March 15, 2013
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President Obama canceled public tours of the White House in response to sequestration cuts ("White House visitors, get lost," Comment & Analysis, March 8). Before doing so, did the president consult with Alan Krueger, chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers? Published March 15, 2013
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Your editorial "Crowding out the future" (Feb. 28) is incorrect about entitlements and debt interest crowding out all other spending, consuming every penny of federal revenues by 2025. Published March 15, 2013
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Ever since I can remember (58-plus years), I have been a proud gun owner. As a child, I owned children's toy guns, also proudly. I have owned all types of firearms, with different types needed for different applications in the same way a golfer needs numerous clubs or a baseball player needs a variety of bats. The big difference between these inanimate objects is the ownership of my firearms is protected (at least by constitutionally cognizant courts, legislators and executives) under our Bill of Rights. There is no Bill of Needs. Published March 15, 2013
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I am not a Redskins fan, but I say it's about time various groups stopped going on the warpath against Washington's football team. Published March 14, 2013
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An entitlement is access to benefits guaranteed by legislation. Social Security was established by legislation, but it is more like a retirement benefit that both employees and employers are forced to pay into. Politicians and some financial commentators are making Social Security sound like a federal government handout, but in reality, recipients were compelled to pay into the system. Published March 14, 2013
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History repeatedly has demonstrated that when a people and their leaders lose their virtue, freedom perishes. It has recently come to light that Sen. Robert Menendez, New Jersey Democrat, allegedly sponsored and promoted legislation that would benefit a major donor to his political campaign. The legislation in question would have granted special tax credits and grants to a company in which Mr. Menendez's donor had invested heavily. Published March 14, 2013
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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's 2014 budget includes repeal of "Obamacare" ("Paul Ryan introduces GOP budget, sees balance in decade," Web, Tuesday). Faint-hearted Republicans say President Obama was re-elected, and previous efforts to repeal this disastrous law have failed. Published March 14, 2013
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