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Recent Events
I usually write my column on a single topic. But several things occurred recently that I believe are worthy of comment. One is that the nation was shocked when two mass shootings occurred less
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Government Megatrends
Megatrends are sustained changes that shape our future. Globalization, urbanization, the application of technology, climate change and development of new energy sources are often cited as megatrends. When it comes to government, I believe
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Trump And The Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System, often referred to simply as “the Fed,” is our nation’s central bank. As such, it has a great deal of influence over interest rates and the amount of money circulating
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It’s The Economy
How Would A Recession Affect The 2020 Election? Three stories on my cell phone news app caught my attention today. The first was that the stock market set a new record high; the second
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The Politics of Impeachment
When the Democrats took control of the House in the mid-term elections, I thought they might swiftly pass articles of impeachment against President Trump. They had the votes to do it, but their leaders
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Bass Of A Lifetime
Spring has sprung, and it is a great time to get out in the great outdoors. If you enjoy the thrill of fishing, this is your prime time. After the cold weather has finally
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Suicide Victims
And The Painful Search For Answers By Michael Kurth The media has recently begun to focus a spotlight on the increasing number of suicides across the nation. The number of suicides has increased approximately
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The Right To Life
On Jan. 22, my wife Cathy and I participated in the Lake Charles March for Life. It was a chilly January evening with a forecast calling for rain, yet around 1,000 people showed up
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What Voters Are Concerned About
If you tuned into Fox News, you might think the only thing voters care about is building Trump’s big, beautiful wall all along our southern border. If you switch over to CNN, all they
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Tips For A Happy Holiday Season
With today’s political polarization, family get-togethers can be trying events. And the holidays are no exception. So I thought I would offer Lagniappe readers some tips for keeping the holidays happy and political arguments
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