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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Never thought I’d live to see the day

The end, perhaps, of the mega-mall era. I have no problem with the clustering of shops and merchants. But as anyone who has spent time [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 31, 2009 Posted in: Economy Comments closed

Bill of the day: No texting while driving

H9 : No Texting While Driving A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to make it unlawful to use additional technology associated with a mobile [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 30, 2009 Posted in: Current Events, Legislation Comments closed

Happy Friday

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By kmr Jan 30, 2009 Posted in: Dispatches Comments closed

Well, then when?

The most common response to the idea that the budget crisis may necessitate raising some tax or fee here or there is something along the [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 30, 2009 Posted in: Current Events Tags: Comments closed

Shuler gets some heat

The DFHs are not kind to Heath Shuler. Called him a lackey and everything. h/t atrios Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 29, 2009 Posted in: Current Events Tags: , , Comments closed

Holliman and 2nd hand smoke bill

Here’s an op-ed penned by Hugh Holliman on why he introduced a second hand smoke bill. The Davidson Democrat introduced the measure — the “Prohibit [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 29, 2009 Posted in: Health Care, Legislation, Policy Tags: Comments closed

The last of the Reuters

At some point it’s not the newest, shiny thing but what you do with it that counts. Baroness Reuters passed on this weekend — the [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 25, 2009 Posted in: Current Events Comments closed

Paging Senator Hagan

Just got this from the Justice Center: PLEASE CALL SENATOR KAY HAGAN, D-NC and ask her to vote for the SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance [...] Full Story, Permalink »
By kmr Jan 23, 2009 Posted in: Legislation Tags: , Comments closed