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Column: Awe-inspiring eclipse, legislative strides (4/12/24)By Hardy BillingtonAs I reflect on the awe-inspiring eclipse that graced our skies this past Monday, I am reminded of the majestic wonders of our universe. The eclipse was not just a celestial event; it was a moment that brought our community together in marvel and appreciation for the beauty of creation, reaffirming our awe of God’s design. ...
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Letter to the Editor: Compromise is needed (3/16/24)Letter to the editor I feel the urge to respond to a recent article published by your Daily American Newspaper, written or at least sponsored; by Congressman Jason Smith. In the article, Mr. Smith purports to use someone else’s comment from the border town of Brownsville, Texas. There seems to be a problem with his inference that our (all of us) president is a day late and a dollar short...
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Letter to the Editor: Rules regarding abortions, issues of maternal health in Missouri questioned (3/16/24)To the Editor: Abortion has always been a hot topic and is especially so in Missouri right now. I have never been 100% pro-abortion, but the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the Supreme Court and the enaction of one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the nation have caused me to rethink my position...
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Column: Billington sponsors bills related to funding at abortion facilities, theft of catalytic converters (3/16/24)I am thrilled to have been the first co-sponsor of HB 2634, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of life and protecting taxpayers’ dollars from being used to fund abortion facilities or their affiliates. It fills me with great pride to see this bill pass through the House with resounding support and now making its way through the Senate...
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Column: Atchison shares state's work on evictions, veteran mental health support (3/2/24)This week, the Missouri House third read and passed HB 2062, a piece of legislation seeking to prohibit counties, municipalities or political subdivisions from implementing eviction moratoriums unless explicitly allowed by state law. Supporters argued that eviction moratoriums infringe on property rights and disrupt contracts between landlords and tenants, emphasizing that eviction is governed by state law...
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Letter to the Editor: Veteran's wife asks for help with prescriptions (3/2/24)To the Editor, My husband, John Putt III, is a 100% disabled Army combat veteran. He suffers from PTSD due to his time serving in Iraq in 2003. Due to his PTSD, he cannot wear a mask as it will trigger his PTSD. During COVID, VA facilities required a mask to be worn to enter their facilities. Since John could not wear a mask, he could not receive treatment from a VA facility...
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Letter to the Editor: Much-needed expansion of the Child Tax Credit (3/2/24)Dear Editor, I am writing to express my heartfelt commendation to the House of Representatives for passing the much-needed expansion of the Child Tax Credit. This pivotal legislation promises to alleviate the financial burdens of countless families across our nation, providing them with essential support in these challenging times...
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Letter to the Editor: Operation Christmas Child generosity appreciated (2/9/24)Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Poplar Bluff contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. ...
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Opinion: Reader comments, Feb. 9 (2/9/24)The following comments were shard by readers via the Daily American Republic’s website and social media. _ On “City crews battle three days of suspicious fires,” by Barbara Ann Horton: “I thank God for our local fire fighters. You guys are brave and do a great job. I speak for all of us in town, thank you. I know we all appreciate you so much.”...
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Column: Immigration bill opposed (2/9/24)By Hardy BillingtonThis week at our state capitol we had the honor of hosting the Israeli consul general, reaffirming our state’s steadfast support for the nation of Israel. My personal admiration for this nation is such that on three separate occasions I have journeyed to Israel, the sacred grounds where the events of the Bible occurred...
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Column: Eclipse Corner: The Moon Orbit (2/2/24)By DAN SLAIS Contributing columnistThe moon is our most obvious viewable space neighbor and its daily changing phases are remarkable. The moon produces no light, it simply reflects light from the sun. Ancient farmers knew the best time to plant different crops and the best time harvest options based on the moon. ...