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A daguerreotype of President Lincoln, a man of character,  taken by Nicholas H. Shepherd in 1846 when Lincoln was a congressman.72

My Vote Goes for Character

Some of our nation's best and brightest people have been attacked for missing votes, including former President John F. Kennedy. In truth, having a perfect voting record is not all it's cracked up to be! Missing a committee meeting may not necessarily be bad. It all depends!

12 comments    entertainment politics sports
IRS Building, Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C.70

Congress: Keep a Lid on the IRS

Even in America it's a little scary to say anything critical of the dreaded IRS, a federal agency commonly known as the Internal Revenue Service. But I've done it before, and here I do it again. As of now, somehow, I'm still a free man.

4 comments    money politics video
Ella Fitzgerald, a former Yonkers resident70

The (Good) Old Days Weren't So Bad After All

Yonkers, N.Y., was a bustling community in the '30s and '40s when I grew up. It was a great city, once known as "The City of Gracious Living." Recently, however, I read in the New York Times that it's now sometimes referred to as "Beirut-on-the-Hudson."

8 comments    video hubpages history
Uncle Sam Wants You to Vote65

Making Your Vote Count -- for You!

With Election Day coming hard upon us, our thoughts turn to candidates, political parties and issues -- and to insuring we find our way to the polls on Election Day. Vote Democratic or vote Republican, but be sure to get out and cast your vote for democracy.

12 comments    advice video hubpages
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How To Train Your Dog Easily

 If you love pets like we do you will enjoy reading our publication. If your dog really loves car rides, you can also use the old parents' dodge of "I'll turn this car around and go right home if you don't...

0 comments    dogs dog training
Line-item Veto67

Strike Out the Line Item Veto

The U.S. Supreme Court did not say the line-item veto is constitutional when it declined to take up the issue in 1996; it merely said it could not take up the case until the issue is properly brought before it; that is, by someone with proper "standing." It's still an issue!

2 comments    video hubpages news
What a Run on the Bank Looks Like65

Big Banks Are Getting Out of Touch

The banking industry provides an excellent example of the arrogance and anti-consumer philosophy of the giant conglomerates. I am looking for a bank that will treat me like a customer. Is that too much to ask?

6 comments    business technology money
Birthday58

The ultimate Birthday song for ME!

Best Happy Birthday Song for me is; Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday To You. May God Bless You, May God Bless You, God Bless You Dear...

0 comments    entertainment music video
Former United States Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist69

Do What's Constitutional

Police officers have a tough and dangerous job -- and they deserve our support. Our support, however, should be for the law, and for giving police officers the backing they need to carry out their lawful function in relative safety.

4 comments    video hubpages car
Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr63

Starr Probe of President Really Scary

The American people have seldom, if ever, witnessed such a sweeping abuse of power at the highest levels of the federal government than the Watergate probe by Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr. Americans must always be alert to any potential abuse of power.

4 comments    politics video news
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