Interesting that opting out to move the public option through Congress is gaining momentum among some blue dog Democrats and those conservative Republicans whose constituencies lie mostly in the southern states, a few in the far west. ...more

October 29, 2009

In reference to the guest column"Status Quo is not an option" by Bud Morgan in the Highlands Today on July 12. I feel that status quo is and should be an option when it comes to sending millions of our hard earned tax dollars to prophylactic idiots like Caulderon of Mexico to fund abortion and abortion services. ...more

July 17, 2009

My father was the kind of guy who just didn't know how to take a day off or a vacation that actually involved total relaxation. If he didn't have a project (or 20) going, he just wasn't happy. ...more

February 18, 2009

Recent observations concerning whether we lost or won a given war suggest that we have begun to perceive war and its consequences by the same standards that apply to sporting events. The score board is the final arbiter of results and there must be a winner and a loser. Contests which formerly could end in a tie are now resolved by overtime, shoot outs, or extra innings in order to achieve the necessary determination. ...more

February 15, 2009

The Pittsburgh-area reporter hadn't even begun to ask his question at this morning's news conference when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin cut him off. "Hines is great," Tomlin said, prompting laughter from the audience. Yes, the status of Hines Ward's right knee remains the hottest topic leading to Sunday's Sunday Bowl, but Tomlin is increasingly adamant that there's no reason for concern regarding his gritty receiver. ...more

January 30, 2009

Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is such an accomplished golfer that he once qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur after his playing days as a tight end in the NFL. ...more

January 25, 2009

A trip to the Super Bowl is anything but routine, but Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is determined to maintain a sense of normalcy this week as Pittsburgh prepares to face Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1. ...more

January 22, 2009

He has never been a head coach. He has never even been 33 years old. But what was the big deal about standing before cameras Saturday? Make a hole, the new guy's here. ...more

January 18, 2009

How young is the new coach? When he shows up at the Senior Bowl, he's going to get carded, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

January 17, 2009

When his team reconvened after the holiday break Friday, Jesuit soccer coach Bob Bauman had some reading for his players. ...more

January 2, 2009