By James J. Jackson Thanksgiving Day brings fond memories of family gatherings, food, fun and many happy times. The tradition of giving thanks to God for harvest goes back hundred of years, even before the United States existed. The most famous Thanksgiving celebration took place in 1621 when the Indians and pilgrims joined together, exchanging …
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Nov 09
Foreign influence: Inappropriate for lawmakers tasked with shrinking the deficit
The supercommittee’s members shouldn’t accept campaign contributions from lobbyists representing foreign governments or companies. By Ben Freeman In his presidential farewell address, George Washington offered this warning to the young nation: “Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence…the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign …
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