Obama Moves for Less Government

Even when seeking to cut spending and limit government, President Obama cannot pass up a chance to consolidate his own power.In a recent press release, the President is putting Congress to the test, requesting broad authority to consolidate six departments into one...

Hostess Foods Files for Bankruptcy

Like many Lowell residents, I have not touched a Hostess Brands food product in years.I never really enjoyed the paucity of gooey goodness in ratio to the dry cake around it. It seemed to me that the company invested too much in what was around the cake instead of...

Hermosa Beach City Council Raises and Kills

The Hermosa Beach City Council wants to raise money for the cash-strapped school district.This is a commendable gesture, especially since the Hermosa Beach City School district is a diamond in the rough of sub-standard public education in Los Angeles County.However,...

Response to "Giving Iowa a Try"

Mr. Repohl's wit is telling and triumphant.I loved his send-up of the GOP front-runners in Iowa and New Hampshire. Incorporated folksy ditties while denouncing the insider status of long-time P-O-Ls like Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, Repohl's article was a...

More on Right to Learn

For the first time in many past presidential election cycles, I heard candidates talking about the passage and enforcement of right to work laws.Granted, employees should have the opportunity to work wherever they please, regardless of the political classes or...