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- Time for Single-Payer Health Care
I am now convinced more than ever that it is high time in this country for a single-payer health care system. Before you go into cardiac arrest, you might want to read the rest of this. by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz As aconservative-libertarian leaning political pundit, I am now convinced more thanever that it is high time in this country for a single-payer health care system. Before you go into cardiac arrest, you might want to read the rest of this.… [ Read more ]
- The lions and tigers of Indiana
Indiana is home to hundreds of tigers, lions and other wildcats. They’re in zoos, at rescue centers and maybe even in your neighbor’sbackyard.
by The Statehouse File By Kendra Rhonemus Think tiger and you might picture a cat crouched in thetropical rainforest or vast savannah, ready to pounce on its prey.…[ Read more ]
- Justice and judicial restraint
Chief Justice Roberts lived up to the promise he made during his confirmation hearings: to serve as an umpire, calling the constitutional balls and strikes as best he saw them. by David Hoppe Some people rise to an occasion Some people rise to an occasion.… [ Read more ]
- May Morehead’s family circle remain unbroken
Journalist Andrea Morehead’spassion for telling stories expands far beyond the newscasts she delivers at 5p.m. and 11 p.m. on WTHR Channel 13.
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- Libertarians struggle in mobilizing resources
Indiana residents gathered Thursday night to discuss ways to mobilize support in Marion County for the Libertarian Party and Rupert Boneham. by Sarah Sheafer and Tim Bydlon Indiana residents gathered Thursday night to discuss ways tomobilize support in Marion County for the Libertarian Party and its candidatefor governor, Rupert Boneham. There was low turnout at the initial calloutmeeting with only eight individuals in attendance; out of which, three werestaff members.… [ Read more ]
- Indiana officials facing Medicaid decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal health care law has left Indiana’s next governor and legislature facing a decision about whether to expand the state’s Medicaid program.
by The Statehouse File By Suzannah Couch The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal health care lawhas left Indiana’s next governor and legislature facing a tough decision aboutwhether to expand the state’s Medicaid program, outgoing Gov. Mitch Danielssaid Thursday.…[ Read more ]
- Light, cool, simple
The prime imperatives behind this week’s dish: keep it light, keep it cool. And it doesn’t hurt to keep things simple while you’re at it. This recipe succeeds on all three levels. The salmon should rest with the sweet-and-savory marinade long enough for the tender fish to absorb the Asian-inspired concoction. There’s a bit of [...] - Taking a gamble on sweet corn
When I was a kid, we always said “knee high by the Fourth of July” when we passed a cornfield in the summertime. As I recall, most of the time, the corn was actually closer to shoulder high by then and we would laugh at the idea of corn being that short on July Fourth. [...] - Overcoming adversity, instilling power
Pageants aren’t just for college students, single ladies or Indy 500 Princesses. Greenwood resident and first-time pageant contestant Carrie Owens wants to show she’s got what it takes to go from Mrs. Indiana to Mrs. United States. “I represent a woman who can overcome adversity, take care of my family and inspire others along the [...] - On Campus – June 28, 2012
Area residents make Dean’s List • Bethany Irwin, a Communication major from Greenwood, and Adria Pryor, an Exercise Science major from Greenwood, were among more than 2,600 students from The University of Toledo who made the Spring 2012 Dean’s List for their academic accomplishments. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 [...] - In Our Schools – June 28, 2012
Summer Servings serves students free food • Lisa Timm and Jamie Brown, MSDPT Food Service staff members at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, serve breakfast and lunch for the summer meal program, Summer Servings. All children eat free. Call (317) 789-3700 for more information about the program, dates, times, menu and locations. Southport High School students [...]
- ‘Hilly Hundred’ riders fill up on fried chicken, cider
How much fried chicken does it take to feed 5,000 hungry cyclists? It may sound like a joke, but Greenwood resident Daina Chamness has to know the answer, right down to the last chicken leg. - Public safety director has become a lightning rod
Public Safety Director Frank Straub has four academic degrees on the wall of his second-floor office in the City-County Building, a picture of himself with former President Bill Clinton behind his desk and an Indianapolis Colts hat on a shelf. - 3 hurt when vehicle strikes Eastside house
Three people were injured early today after the vehicle in which they were traveling crashed into an Eastside house. - Kennedy outlines neighborhoods proposal
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy on Sunday unveiled a neighborhood plan that she says would take the city back to grass-roots policies. - Divers search Georgia lake for Plainfield man in wheelchair
ACWORTH, Ga. — Authorities say divers planned to resume a search Monday for a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair who fell into a Georgia lake while getting off a large boat. - New app will help you find a place to park
Worried about finding a place to park Downtown? You guessed it: There’s an app for that. ParkIndy, the group that operates the city’s privatized parking meters, continues to tap into the growing market for smartphones. Officials today will announce plans for an app that maps available parking spaces Downtown.
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