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HIV patients concerned with Obamacare coverage

For decades, Americans have demanded a healthcare system that provides lifelong access to affordable care. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act looked to be a huge step in that dir...


Paying for college

From $20,000 to $65,000 a year - that's the tuition cost for one year of college, says John McDonough, a money expert who helps retirees and parents plan for their families' futures. "For t...


Debunking energy tax myths

President Obama says special tax breaks for the oil and gas industry must end. The demand always prompts puzzled gazes among tax and energy-industry experts, who ask: What tax breaks? Thank...


Lawmakers must exercise discretion with federal budget

President Obama just submitted his Fiscal Year 2014 budget to Congress. In the ensuing discussion on how the nation should proceed, he'll have to bridge a substantial gulf between the House'...


Impaired driving by teens is deadly

Prom and graduation season, the Fourth of July, and summer vacation give pause to parents of teenagers everywhere. Why? Because celebration paired with newfound freedom can trigger tragedy o...


Letters to the Editor

Top marks for YMCA

Dear Editor: A+ for the YMCA! Is the little one up yet? No. Did the big one eat? Don't know. Did the baby brush his teeth? He's still sleeping. Has anyone seen my cell phone? Five minutes,...


East Middle School traffic light

Dear Editor: I have lived in the East Middle School neighborhood for over 40 years and all four of my kids have attended East. I drive past the school every day of the week and if I leave l...


Humanitarian Society

Dear Editor: Thank you for the article and picture of the Warren Humanitarian Society. These admirable young students deserve at least this acknowledgement for those of us in the communit...