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Wednesday, May 16, 2001

'Rules for Republicans' needs some work
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large

Someone e-mailed me 21 tongue-in-cheek rules for being a good little Republican in 21st century America.

What's going on at the United Nations?
By AMY RILEY
One Citizen's Perspective

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the State Department Authorization Act (H.R. 1646) for fiscal years 2002 and 2003. The bill will provide $8.2 billion dollars in funding authority to pay for the foreign policy activities of the U.S. State Department. Included in this budget are appropriations for U.S. participation in various United Nations initiatives.

Soccer twins, Murphy twins
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the State Department Authorization Act (H.R. 1646) for fiscal years 2002 and 2003. The bill will provide $8.2 billion dollars in funding authority to pay for the foreign policy activities of the U.S. State Department. Included in this budget are appropriations for U.S. participation in various United Nations initiatives.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mayor: Tennant's letter is 'patently absurd'

I do not think it appropriate for elected officials to write letters to the editor about those with whom they serve. However, last week Councilman Dan Tennant wrote such a letter about me which demands a response in the same venue. Since being sworn into office 16 months ago, Mr. Tennant has publicly denigrated, grossly insulted or loudly accused of some impropriety every member of council except our new member, Steve Rapson.

F'ville can't provide fire protection to new school

Why is the city of Fayetteville requiring the Fayette County Board of Education to annex the 94.2 acres on Lester Road into the city? I know that it is the city's policy to only furnish sewage within their city limits. But shouldn't Fayetteville make an exception for the school board?

Baseball parents, make sure kids warm up properly, watch pitch counts

It's that time of year when youth baseball is going strong. Parents and grandparents love to get out and see their kids play the game. Coaches are doing their best to satisfy all the different egos and needs. They give their time and efforts freely.

Nub's corn better than progress

A man farms a piece of land for 36 years, and he is told to move for another medical office building on Ga. Highway 54!

Some girls have real problems

Ms. Greer should take time to count her blessings instead of complaining about what her daughter can wear to school. She should say a prayer of thanksgiving that her daughter is able to go to school in Fayette County and have the opportunity to choose from a closet full of clothes. While Ms. Greer rants and raves about the oppressive dress code her daughter must endure, a young child must endure another sleepless night battling the oppressive hunger she suffers day after day.

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