Scenes from a childhood
By Kristan Hoffman In my parents office, there were four tables pushed together to make a single large one. I remember sitting underneath those tables while my dad …
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Making music
By Angie Liang Hordes of tourists and natives alike crowd Times Square at any given part of the dayin my case, 7 p.m. on a Monday after work. …
Recalibrating
By Angie LiangWhen youre a kid, you dream of growing up. Turning 16 means you have control of your life, as long as you get access to four-wheels …
Two ways to celebrate April 22nd
Children at work By Kristan Hoffman Shortly before I was born, my parents became small business owners. For some kids that wouldnt change life too much, but I …
Rep. Gene Green Votes in Support of Health Care Reform
Rep. Gene Green voted in support of H.R. 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, The Reconciliation Act of 2010.Rep. Green released the following …
Congressman Ron Paul: Legislation doesnt stand up well against economic realities
Congressman Ron Paul issued the following editorial following the March 20 vote.Following months of heated public debate and aggressive closed-door negotiations, Congress finally cast a historic vote on …
Congressman Ted Poe: The government control of healthcare in unconstitutional
Congressman Ted Poe presented the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Mar 20.Mr. Speaker, the Constitution of the United States of America …
Time for Spring Cleaning of your investments
Spring is here time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when …
A 6-gun salute to Gunsmoke: An American Institution
In more than one column in the past I have mentioned I am a great Western movie and TV show fan. Some would say, my family in particular, …