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Government is still ‘too big’ for America

The French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr knew what he was talking about when, in 1849, he coined the phrase "Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose." (The more things change, the more they remain the same.) It has been repeated and attributed to different people, but he appears to have said it first. The quote is especially true when it comes to modern politics. I recently found an interview I conducted with Dr. Ron Paul (the father of Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul) in April 1976. I was a reporter for the local NBC station in Houston and Ron Paul appeared to have won a ...

To Your Good Health: Pelvic floor dysfunction persists in man without much relief

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son was diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) by a urologist. He went to another doctor who never found anything conclusive. My son has complained of stinging and burning in his urethra, as well as an uncomfortable feeling when trying to sit. He's on his feet most of the time. He quit his job because of the problems that he encountered with this condition. He's had two MRIs, a cystoscopy and an ultrasound. The problem persists. He uses a hot tub, which offers some relief but not much. According to his current doctor, the tests are inconclusive without a ...

Dear Annie The Power of Being a Present Parent

Dear Annie: I am a working mother of two young children, and lately the guilt is eating me alive. I love my job. I worked hard to get where I am. But every morning when I leave the house, my 4-year-old asks why I have to go again, and my heart sinks. My husband is supportive. We have good childcare. Still, I feel like I am missing the little moments. The slow breakfasts. The preschool pickup stories. The random hugs in the middle of the day. By the time I get home, I am often tired and still checking messages on my phone. Last week, my daughter drew a picture of our family. My husband ...

MLB, union meet in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in a signal the sport is heading to a labor confrontation this offseason. During a two-hour bargaining session ...

Arkwright to pursue tax exemption for veterans

ARKWRIGHT — The Town of Arkwright is moving forward with a way to honor its veterans. In the coming months, the Board will be presented with a local law to offer a tax exemption to military veterans. Supervisor Brian McAvoy said he was asked by a resident why the Town did not offer a tax ...