After months of inquiries, investigations, speeches, arguments and votes, the impeachment of President Donald Trump is over, with the Senate voting to acquit him of all wrongdoing Wednesday afternoon.
Dear Rusty: I am currently 63 years old and planning to delay retirement until 70 to maximize my benefit. I’ve been seeing a lot of financial planners advertising claims that you can lose thousands of dollars in benefits if you don’t “file properly.” Is there really anything more to it than simply applying for benefits when you are ready to retire? Do I really need to pay a financial advisor just to tell me how to apply to get the most benefit?
When growing up, I had understood that there was one man, one vote. This is what made America special when electing local, state and federal officials to include the president and the vice president. It is said that Samuel Colt made all men equal. It is also the vote that likewise made man equal.
I have to comment on the incredible stupidity and lack of empathy from the president speaking of Traumatic Brain Injury. I could barely contain my emotions when I heard him speak about our soldiers that were injured recently in Iraq.
“Who do you think will win Iowa?” I asked Stan as he replaced the starter on my old beater. Stan watches all those cable TV shows about politics all day long at his garage, so I knew he’d have an informed opinion. It’s a well-known fact that the more TV you watch, the smarter you become.
It isn’t the approach the Union- Lincoln Regional Water Supply Initiative had in mind when it formed 17 years ago, but finally the group is realistically poised to help rejuvenate the Sparta Aquifer.
Each year during the month of February the Ruston Daily Leader works to recognize the ideas of African Americans and their accomplishments throughout history as part of Black History Month.
Valentine’s decorations have been up in stores since Christmas, the Hallmark Channel’s “Love Ever After” offerings started Saturday, and now the love-infused day itself is only 10 notches away on the calendar. It’s safe to say love is in the air.
