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Country's currency must support itself

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In a letter to the editor, Dan Kersey of Albany says that a country's currency must support itself.

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War leaves tragedy in wake

In a letter to the editor, Leon E. Modeste of Albany says that war leaves tragedy in wake.

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Obamacare, minimum wage complaints overblown

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So, many companies are complaining about Obamacare and a rise in the minimum wage. Businesses keep repeating that they are going to close their business if and when Obama care comes in. I have heard the same negative comments for over 50 years.

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Big spenders want to tax Internet pruchases

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On Feb.14, 2012 big government spenders in the U.S. Senate introduced S.336 “The National Internet Tax Mandate,” deceitfully labeled “The Market Place Fairness Act.” It would tax Internet sales. If this bill is enacted, big spending state governors of both the Democratic and Republican parties would work with the IRS to implement a state sales tax on all merchandise purchased online. Big spending governors are running their states into bankruptcy. Instead of reducing spending, they want the IRS to force you and I to bail them out with new Internet taxes.

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Medical professionals deserving of praise

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I want to thank Phoebe Putney Hospital, the ER staff, the ICC staff, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kelly, William, and the ambulance crew from Phoebe-Worth. My wife, Elizabeth, had a stroke on Saturday afternoon and was transported, by the ambulance crew from Phoebe-Worth, from our home in Worth County to Phoebe within 45 minutes of our phone call.

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Pet partner teams bring smiles to faces

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Perhaps you’ve seen them in hospital halls or while visiting a friend in a nursing home: human and animal teams bringing smiles and comfort to those who need it most.

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Programs bring focus on help for mental illness

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According to the National Institute for Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov), over 90 percent of those who die by suicide have a mental health disorder, diagnosed or undiagnosed, or a substance addiction disorder, often both. Preventing suicide prior to a crisis involves more knowledge in the community about mental health, more education about the signs of mental health disorders and more understanding of effective treatment and recovery.

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Location sought for vintage image

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In a letter to the editor, P.J. Keadle Jr. of Apex, N.C., is seeking a location seen in a vintage image.

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Defense Act nullifies U.S. Bill of Rights

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In a letter to the editor, Warren D. Grant of Albany says that the Defense Act nullifies U.S. Bill of Rights.

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It’s time to get past the Civil War

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In a letter to the editor, Richard King of Albany says that it’s time to get past the Civil War.

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Marshall’s service will benefit state

In a letter to the editor, Robin Frazer Clark of Atlanta says that Judge Marshall’s service will benefit Georgia.

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Independence, not slavery, cause of War

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In a letter to the editor, James W. King of Albany says that independence, not slavery, is the cause of War.

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Arctic Bear sign a piece of Albany, family history

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In a letter to the editor, James R. Coston of Albany says that the Arctic Bear sign is a piece of Albany and family history

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Federal government needs to tighten belt

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In a letter to the editor, Marcia Benford of Sylvester says that the federal government needs to tighten its belt.

Sequestration could affect food inspections

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In a letter to the editor, John Bryant of Albany says that sequestration could affect food inspections.