Clean power plan finalized
On Aug. 3, President Barack Obama and EPA Director Gina McCarthy announced EPA’s release of the final version of the Clean Power Plan, establishing...
The Founding Fathers would embrace energy independence
The United States is closer than ever to fulfilling the vision of our Founding Fathers. By achieving energy independence, we can achieve freedom from...
Over 50? Supersize your retirement savings
If you’re over age 50 and not sure whether you’re going to be able to retire, it’s time to focus, get advice and build...
Fighting to reduce prescription drug costs
Just like Medicare – which celebrated its 50th Anniversary last week – prescription drugs have helped Americans live longer and healthier lives.But for too...
This time was supposed to be different
The most important function Congress serves is to debate and pass the federal budget. I know — it also levies taxes, imposes or relaxes...
Who will be America’s next President?
Most Americans cannot tell you how many Republicans are running for President. If they are like me at this point, they don’t care. I...
Chow Line: Decisions at the fair: Indulge, or be healthy?
Q: We’re planning to go to the state fair. I haven’t gone in a long time and I keep thinking about all of the...
In scorn of the consequences
“If there was one last crust of bread in this town, it would be mine.” That’s a quote from a rather pretentious member of...
But why, PaPaw?
Years ago, when I was in Brazil for the second or third time I picked up a beautiful little framed wall hanging of the...
Reader upset about number of Confederate flags at Knox County Fair
Dear Editor,I am writing to express my disappointment in the Knox County Fair Board for the apparent lack of sensitivity they demonstrated in allowing...
