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The only cases of preventable disease that you read about today are in unvaccinated children and adults. The father of vaccines was Edward Jenner, who in the 1790s created the world’s … more
Someone once wrote that “time is a gentle thief and a poor beautician.” This became more obvious to me than perhaps ever before as I recently focused in on my window on a zoom session and … more
Seven years ago, family-owned businesses breathed a sigh of relief as their taxes were cut with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This transformational reform—the first … more
In a rare display of bipartisanship in Congress, the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently voted  45-2  to require automakers to include AM radio access in new electric vehicle … more
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s have been celebrated, most people seize the opportunity to … more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is once again encouraging Americans to remember their local small retailers and restaurateurs when making their winter holiday shopping plans this … more
For most kids, Grandma and Grandpa’s house is their favorite place to visit. Filled with toys and endless affection, treats and hugs. For ordinary people, Thanksgiving is a particularly special … more
Thanksgiving was never an important holiday for me. Gathering the family from near and far for a celebratory meal wasn’t unusual; our family was composed of Italians and a small sprinkling of … more
As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, it's essential to reflect on the true essence of the holiday: gratitude and giving back. While we enjoy our meals and the company of family and … more
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, just before Thanksgiving, have asked people not to buy turkey.  Very nice for anyone who is in a position of privilege to pontificate about the well-being of … more
Not all Thanksgivings are equal. Some we embrace. For others, we have to work harder to find our gratitude. If you fit into the latter category, I hope I can help.  I’ll start with a … more
In a world where the phrase “protecting Social Security” is little more than an election-year slogan, two members of Congress deserve recognition for their efforts to keep their word. On … more
In Pennsylvania’s rural communities, access to health care is a lifeline. For many, local pharmacies are among the few trusted medical resources available nearby, providing essential … more
Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month. As citizens have expressed higher levels of concern about crime and safety, state legislators have been working diligently to bolster law enforcement, … more
If you were to ask a random group of people to name our country’s national anthem, there would likely be at least one person to respond, “God Bless America.”  Though that … more
There is a tiny dust-mote-like blue sphere in the vastness of space that revolves around an average-sized star within an unremarkable solar system. That system resides within an average-sized galaxy, … more
In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in the health care marketplace. Today, the six most prominent health insurers in the country account for nearly 30 percent of U.S. health spending, … more
As a mother, former co-president of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School PTA and majority leader on the Binghamton City Council, I am deeply concerned about the growing threat posed by flavored, … more
An important lesson from Winston Churchill and his best friend F.E. Smith November will likely be a difficult month for many Americans. The outcome of the election—whichever way it … more
Election season is upon us, and many people from coast to coast are already casting their ballots — not just for president but for Congress, the state legislature and various ballot measures. … more
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