An insulting vote My deepest congratulations to the U.S. Senate on its vote to reject foreign medical drug imports ("Senate rejects drug imports," Nation+World, Dec. 16), especially when you consider their argument and reasons: Those foreign drugs could be ineffective and potentially dangerous. What horse manure. How is it possible for an educated and elected representative of the U.S. Congress to believe such a ridiculous statement? ...more

December 18, 2009

I write this lettering wondering if anyone else found Brian Moore's letter on Dec. 16 a bit disturbing. Under the guise of calling for a third party, Mr. Moore basically blames both Democrats and Republicans for 9/11. It was right there in black and white in the third paragraph where he talks about us going to war every other year, which is always supported by Congress: "And the two major political parties have no one else to blame for the 9/11 attack." ...more

December 18, 2009

I write this lettering wondering if anyone else found Brian Moore's letter on Dec. 16 a bit disturbing. ...more

December 18, 2009

In a nostalgic final news conference, President George W. Bush defended his record vigorously and at times sentimentally Monday - and admitted mistakes, too, including his optimistic Iraq speech before a giant "Mission Accomplished" banner in 2003. ...more

January 12, 2009

So everyone knows President George Bush's popularity these days is lower than any president in history, according to polls. Even fellow Republicans have little good to say about his presidency. It's clear that the vast majority of Americans believe he made a grievous mistake by going to war in Iraq. That said, Americans should not applaud when some Iraqi nut throws his shoes at Bush in a demonstration of disrespect. ...more

December 17, 2008

Approaching soon is Dec. 7, the anniversary of the morning aircraft and midget submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy began a surprise attack on the United States. Our forces at Pearl Harbor appeared to be utterly unprepared, and the attack immediately drew the United States into World War II. Many seniors remember exactly what they were doing then, and during other such life-changing events. ...more

December 3, 2008

She's 19, a self-described "law nerd," and has an identical twin sister among her six siblings. ...more

August 28, 2008

Attempting to stem a national furor, American Airlines said that it would stop charging extra-luggage fees for active military personnel. Now a Tampa Bay area congressman wants to ensure that other airlines put an end to the practice. ...more

August 15, 2008

A Tampa Bay area congressman is seeking assurances from the airline industry that service members won't continue to face extra-luggage fees while flying to the Iraq war or elsewhere for military duty. ...more

August 14, 2008

Democratic candidates for Pasco sheriff Kim Bogart and Jeff Deremer drew sharp contrasts on their backgrounds, qualifications and visions during a West Pasco Chamber of Commerce candidate forum last night. ...more

August 13, 2008