I'm the first to admit that I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp but I do have a suggestion for the president and members of Congress regarding health care. If national health care isn't the answer, why not cut some of the costs by removing the health care given to the president, members of Congress and all government workers? Let them pay what the taxpayers are paying for health care and medication, and then perhaps they will begin to understand the needs of so many people in this country. ...more

March 22, 2009

So much for privatizing the federal government. ...more

March 7, 2009

"Here, There and Everywhere," is the title of a famous Beatles song. ...more

March 6, 2009

County workers will vote starting Tuesday on whether they want to be represented by Teamsters Local Union 79. ...more

March 1, 2009

George A. Montgomery of New Port Richey says the federal government could get a revenue windfall if it did tax audits on its own officials. ...more

February 18, 2009

Hernando County commissioners on Wednesday will discuss an early leave retirement plan for employees. ...more

February 7, 2009

A program that began quietly a decade ago is attracting close attention now that increasing numbers of veteran workers in state and local governments qualify to get both retirement pay and a big salary. ...more

December 28, 2008

County officials decided this week against branching into the real estate business and buying foreclosed homes. ...more

October 25, 2008

Ignore Earl, Rall A suggestion for those who find the columns of Frances Earl and Ted Rall objectionable: Ignore them! ...more

September 14, 2008

Feudalistic Society ...more

September 11, 2008