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How to fix GOP's Obamacare Fiasco
(Column ~ 07/27/17)
By STEPHEN MOORE It's no great revelation that Republicans have bungled the Obamacare repeal bill beyond belief. What's killing Republican reform efforts are the headlines projecting that some 20 million people will lose their health insurance under virtually any GOP plan. These numbers are complete fabrications, but all voters hear is that people will suffer under the Republican plan...
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The slovenly institution that is Congress
(Column ~ 07/27/17)
WASHINGTON -- In January 1988, in Ronald Reagan's final State of the Union address, he noisily dropped on a table next to the podium in the House chamber three recent continuing resolutions, each more than a thousand pages long. Each was evidence of Congress' disregard of the 1974 Budget Act. Reagan fumed:...
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Coon club hosts Classic
(Outdoors ~ 07/27/17)
The Butler County Coon Club hosted the PKC SEMO Classic Friday night at its headquarters off County Road 607, and the top dog was Freak-N-Downgrade, handled by Brandon Whitley. Second place was earned by Dixie's Heaven on Earth, handled by Will Kennedy, and third place went to Clay Lick Jill, handled by Dannie Henson...
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Riverways to host "Fish with a Ranger" clinic
(Outdoors ~ 07/27/17)
EMINENCE, Mo. -- Ozark National Scenic Riverways will offer a "Fish with a Ranger" clinic beginning at 8:30 a.m. on July 30, at the river access adjacent to the Alley Spring Campground. The clinic will be conducted while floating and will conclude at the Joshua T. ...
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At Hefner's, she's just part of the family
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
After working for two generations of the Hefner family for nearly 30 years, Charlotte Harris has practically become family. Before originally moving to Poplar Bluff, Harris lived in Arkansas and worked for a television dealership. She said when she moved here, she gravitated towards the same type of business. Harris began working in a furniture store for Joe and Wythia Hefner. The association lasted from 1979 until 1981. Then she got married, had a child, and moved to St. Louis...
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St. Jude archery shoot coming up Aug. 11-12
(Outdoors ~ 07/27/17)
By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor From the time it began as a small fundraiser in 2011 until last year's record-setting event, the 'Shootin' for St. Jude' archery fundraiser in Poplar Bluff has grown by leaps and bounds, and organizers expect that trend to continue when this year's event takes place on Aug. 11-12...
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Conservation areas good for viewing solar eclipse
(Outdoors ~ 07/27/17)
By FRANK CAMPA Mo. Dept. of Conservation If you have not heard yet, we will be experiencing a total eclipse of the sun in Missouri on Aug. 21, which is only a few weeks away. It will transect the state from northwest to southeast and only areas within its path or shadow will see the absolute total solar eclipse...
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Why would you want Putin as friend?
(Column ~ 07/27/17)
Leaving aside the question as to whether there was actual collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 election, it is undisputed that candidate Donald Trump was eager for a friendship between our two nations. The most recent accounts of the president seeking out more one-on-one time with Putin at the G-20 dinner -- using only a Russian translator -- is the latest evidence that this enthusiasm is undiminished...
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Ramiro Delrio
(Obituary ~ 07/27/17)
Ramiro Delrio, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com
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But there will be plenty of opportunity to comment Crappie meetings won't be rescheduled
(Outdoors ~ 07/27/17)
By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor Because of major flooding in May, it really wasn't any surprise when the Missouri Department of Conservation canceled the three meetings it had scheduled around the area to discuss the crappie situation at Wappapello Lake, and ever since, we've been waiting to hear when they'd be rescheduled...
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Lynn D. White
(Obituary ~ 07/27/17)
Lynn D. White, 69, of Greenville, formerly of Piedmont, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Arrangements for Mr. White are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...
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Samuelson directs PBRMC staff of 400 nurses
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
Melissa Samuelson thrives on change. It is an opportunity to learn, believes the chief nursing officer of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. It creates the momentum to discard what doesn't work, and improve the practices that do work, according to Samuelson, who has gone from a unit secretary to chief nursing officer over the past 35 years...
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Paul L. Tackett
(Obituary ~ 07/27/17)
Paul L. Tackett, 81, of Poplar Bluff, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com
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It all started with a DAR paper route
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
Julita Michel has felt comfortable in the leadership role as a woman in business since grade school. It all started when Michel and friend and business partner, Karen King, were paper girls for the Daily American Republic from sixth grade through ninth grade. Being the only female carriers, a DAR reporter joined the girls on their route and did an article on women's liberation. Winning Paper Carrier of the Year, Michel began her role as a leading woman...
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From a leap of faith to a thriving business
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
Donna Belcher was a single mom when she went to work as a secretary for her brother-in-law's hearing aid business nearly 30 years ago. Today, she is a board-certified hearing instrument specialist, who owns her own company, Quality Choice Hearing Aid Center Inc., 2725 N. Westwood Blvd...
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Eunice V. Condict
(Obituary ~ 07/27/17)
NEELYVILLE, Mo.- Eunice V. Condict, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Condict was born on July 20, 1930 in Marston, Mo. She worked as a beautician and enjoyed making jewelry, canvas painting, crafts and quilting. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Harviell, Mo. On July 14, 1947 Eunice married Roy Cletus Condict in Tallapoosa, Mo. He preceded her in death on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009...
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TRC accepting apps for LPN program, deadline is Oct. 2
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
Three Rivers College has received approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing to take over sponsorship of the Licensed Practical Nursing program previously run by the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (PBTCC). The college is currently accepting applications for the first program cohort at TRC, with an application deadline of 4 p.m. Oct. 2. Classes for the first cohort will run from January through December 2018...
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Carter Sheriff: 'We'll rebuild'
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Carter County Sheriff Rick Stephens was a little teary eyed as he recently watched crews demolish the house, which once was used as the department's patrol/administrative building. The ranch-style house, which had been converted into departmental office space, was washed off its foundation and spun around 180 degrees after historic flooding in late April inundated downtown Van Buren...
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Friday is World Hepatitis Day
(Local News ~ 07/27/17)
From Staff Reports Many people living with a treatable, and possibly even curable, disease that can cause liver cancer and other serious health problems have no idea they are at risk. Friday is World Hepatitis Day, a time when medical providers try to raise awareness and educate the public about the symptoms, treatment and dangers of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C...
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