"The era of big government is over," President Clinton said, and it may have been that philosophy that cost the lives of thousands as a result of Katrina.
In a column in today's New York Times, Paul Krugman writes: "For 25 years the right has been denigrating the public sector, telling us that government is always the problem, not the solution. Why should we be surprised that when we needed a government solution, it wasn't forthcoming?"
Krugman and others are quick to blame the right, but the simple fact is President Clinton and other Democrats never made the case for government serving the needs of the people. The nation is paying the price.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Michigan, New York, also considering gas tax holiday
Governor Matt Blunt is not in favor of it, but Michigan and New York are also considering the brief gas tax holiday that was proposed in Missouri.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
News Leader: CoxHealth should be open with public
Today's Springfield News-Leader features an editorial on the federal investigation into CoxHealth. The editorial says that Cox officials are circling their wagons to protect administrators when they should be open with the public.
The editorial can be found at:
http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050904/OPINIONS01/509040337/1091
Today's News-Leader also features a guest column by orthopedic surgeon John L. Putnam about the same issue. It can be found at:
http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050904/OPINIONS/509040346/1091
The Turner Report broke the story June 8 that the federal government was investigating Cox. That posting can be found at:
http://rturner229.blogspot.com/2005/06/lawsuit-cox-subject-of-federal-probe.html
The editorial can be found at:
http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050904/OPINIONS01/509040337/1091
Today's News-Leader also features a guest column by orthopedic surgeon John L. Putnam about the same issue. It can be found at:
http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050904/OPINIONS/509040346/1091
The Turner Report broke the story June 8 that the federal government was investigating Cox. That posting can be found at:
http://rturner229.blogspot.com/2005/06/lawsuit-cox-subject-of-federal-probe.html
Moark official receives change of judge
It appears Moark and its regional manager Dan Hudgens are employing different strategies to combat the animal abuse charges filed against them.
Newton County Circuit Court records indicate Hudgens has asked for and received a change of judge in the case. Judge Greg Stremel signed off on the change last week.
Meanwhile Moark is scheduled to go to trial Dec. 8 and 9, according to court records, which do not indicate any request for a change of judge.
Charges were filed after Prosecuting Attorney Scott Watson viewed a video taken by Rick Bussey, Neosho, of live chickens being disposed of in a dumpster.
Newton County Circuit Court records indicate Hudgens has asked for and received a change of judge in the case. Judge Greg Stremel signed off on the change last week.
Meanwhile Moark is scheduled to go to trial Dec. 8 and 9, according to court records, which do not indicate any request for a change of judge.
Charges were filed after Prosecuting Attorney Scott Watson viewed a video taken by Rick Bussey, Neosho, of live chickens being disposed of in a dumpster.
Hurricane Katrina support information available
Websites for information on support for Hurricane Katrina victims can be found at:
http://sema.dps.mo.gov/semapage.htm
According to published reports, the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will devote its first and final four-hour segments to Katrina, the first time the annual fundraiser has split its focus.
http://sema.dps.mo.gov/semapage.htm
According to published reports, the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will devote its first and final four-hour segments to Katrina, the first time the annual fundraiser has split its focus.
Williams' stature enhanced by Katrina coverage
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, whose television journalism career started at KOAM, is profiled in today's New York Times, which notes his authoritative coverage of Katrina.
You can find the article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/04/national/nationalspecial/04nbc.html
You can find the article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/04/national/nationalspecial/04nbc.html
Clark begins work at Arkansas station
Former KOAM reporter Jerod Clark filed his first story for his new station, according to a posting on Arkansas TV News Watch. Find out more at:
http://arkansastvnewswatch.blogspot.com/
http://arkansastvnewswatch.blogspot.com/
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Brooke Pyle with Court of Appeals
I have not been in touch with my former Carthage Press reporter Brooke Pyle for a quite a while, but I was not surprised to hear that she is doing well professionally.
The alumni magazine at her alma mater William Jewell indicates she has completed law school and taken a position with the Missouri Southern District Court of Appeals in Springfield.
Brooke worked for me during the summer of 1998, at a time when Ron Graber and I were the only two veteran reporters on the Press staff. Brooke, who had just graduated from Carthage Senior High School, Jana Blankenship, who had just received her diploma from Webb City High School and Missouri Southern student Marla Hinkle filled in while we tried to fill in our staff.
We had a number of major events that had to be covered during that time, including Janet Kavandi's space flight and the KOM Reunion.
Those three were able to keep things going until we hired Jo Ellis, John Hacker and Rick Rogers in the late summer and for nine months after that, until John and I were sent packing, we had the best staff any small newspaper in this area has had in recent memory.
Brooke had started her days at The Press taking phone calls from 5 to 6:15 p.m. for people who had not received their newspapers. After 6:15, she delivered the missed papers. She always enjoyed photography and she was a good writer, though that was never something she much cared for doing.
What I remember most about that summer was that no matter how lousy a day everyone was having, when Brooke entered The Carthage Press building, she always had a smile on her face and before too long we were wondering what we were so grumpy about.
It's great to see that she is doing well.
The alumni magazine at her alma mater William Jewell indicates she has completed law school and taken a position with the Missouri Southern District Court of Appeals in Springfield.
Brooke worked for me during the summer of 1998, at a time when Ron Graber and I were the only two veteran reporters on the Press staff. Brooke, who had just graduated from Carthage Senior High School, Jana Blankenship, who had just received her diploma from Webb City High School and Missouri Southern student Marla Hinkle filled in while we tried to fill in our staff.
We had a number of major events that had to be covered during that time, including Janet Kavandi's space flight and the KOM Reunion.
Those three were able to keep things going until we hired Jo Ellis, John Hacker and Rick Rogers in the late summer and for nine months after that, until John and I were sent packing, we had the best staff any small newspaper in this area has had in recent memory.
Brooke had started her days at The Press taking phone calls from 5 to 6:15 p.m. for people who had not received their newspapers. After 6:15, she delivered the missed papers. She always enjoyed photography and she was a good writer, though that was never something she much cared for doing.
What I remember most about that summer was that no matter how lousy a day everyone was having, when Brooke entered The Carthage Press building, she always had a smile on her face and before too long we were wondering what we were so grumpy about.
It's great to see that she is doing well.
Empire Electric sends workers to Mississippi
Empire District Electric Company sent eight, two-man line crews, two mechanics, a telecommunications technician, and three support personnel to help Mississippi Power recover from hurricane damage in the Meridian, Mississippi, area, according to a news release from the company.
Former Diamond student, family safe
I just read the good news in Diamond High School junior Alicia Bradley's blog, www.writingkills.blogspot.com that her former classmate, and my former student, Alex Chavana, whose family moved to Mississippi, is safe from Katrina.
She and her family left for Vicksburg before Katrina hit. Of course, they have no idea what their home is going to be like when they return.
I am sure there are thousands in this area who have friends and loved ones in the areas hit by Katrina. Just like 9-11, this is one of those catastrophes that will have a lasting effect on everyone.
She and her family left for Vicksburg before Katrina hit. Of course, they have no idea what their home is going to be like when they return.
I am sure there are thousands in this area who have friends and loved ones in the areas hit by Katrina. Just like 9-11, this is one of those catastrophes that will have a lasting effect on everyone.
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