WASHINGTON (AP) — Covfefe (cuv-fey-fey) noun: A sure sign that President Donald Trump has regained control of his Twitter account. For more than a week, the tweets from @realDonaldTrump were, well, boring. Throughout his first big foreign trip last week, Trump’s tweets had the vibe of a ...
Michigan has about 634,000 veterans, representing more than 6 percent of the state’s total population. Dickinson and Iron counties have more than 4,000 veterans, making up about 11 percent of its residents, according to the U.S. Census. Michigan also lists 2,160 active duty military ...
WASHINGTON — When in the Senate chamber, Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican, sits by choice at the desk used by the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan. New York’s scholar-senator would have recognized that Sasse has published a book of political philosophy in the form of a guide to parenting. ...
In response to the letter “It’s time for a redistribution of wealth” by Donald Lison (May 24). Donald, I can understand your frustration. I am somewhat in the same situation as your wife. When I was young I had an opportunity to enter a trade. It took hard work serving two ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The USAA financial services firm is reinstating its advertising on Sean Hannity’s Fox News Channel program after receiving heavy criticism for its initial decision from many of the military members and veterans that it serves. The San Antonio, Texas-based company said ...
Fourteen states now have some type of drug screening or test as part of their public benefits programs, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The majority of these screenings target recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a federal program that gives states ...
The terrorism scenario is always the same. Events repeat themselves, like in the film “Groundhog Day.” First the video of screaming innocents, as in Manchester, England, where an Islamist detonated a suicide bomb at an Ariana Grande concert, killing at least 22 people, many of them ...
EDITOR: This is a response to the article by News Editor Jim Anderson, “Dickinson takes issue with state budget,” in the May 23 Daily News. Every person in the Upper Peninsula should be aware these people are talking about two entirely different parts of legislation and two different ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, writing a Republican-only health care bill that can pass the Senate boils down to this question: How do you solve a problem like Dean, Lisa, Patrick, Ted, Rand and Susan? Those are some GOP senators whose clashing demands McConnell, ...
Guest Editorial Some people think Veterans Day and Memorial Day are both reserved for veterans. In a sense they’re right, but in actuality they were formed as two separate holiday observations. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day. Veterans Day celebrates the service of ...
EDITOR: On May 17, I was very fortunate to make the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Not only was it one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever made, but it also made me proud to have served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. What follows is a letter I received during this time. It’s ...
EDITOR: Today, please check out the condition of the United States flag being flown by businesses in this area. A torn, soiled flag should have been removed immediately and prepared for proper disposal. The damaged flag is not left up until another flag is received as a replacement. I ...
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats hope to enlist military veterans in another type of fight — for majority control of the House. Looking ahead to next year’s elections, Democrats are trying to recruit at least two dozen military veterans to challenge ...
Bouquet From Pat Peterson, Norway: The Dickinson Conservation District recently completed their annual tree sale fundraiser. This fundraiser is a great deal of work and requires volunteer help. The goal is to raise funds to continue the operations of the local district office. There is ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans trying to dismantle former President Barack Obama’s health care law have run into the same problem that bedeviled him: Quality health insurance doesn’t come cheap, especially if it protects people in poor health, older adults not yet eligible for Medicare, ...
Memorial Day weekend usually is the unofficial start to boating season, when many in the region may get their first chance to tool around on area waterways. But please consider the time of year. This is breeding season as well for a host of waterfowl and other birds that can be vulnerable to ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Americans age 40 and older think Medicare should cover the costs of long-term care for older adults, according to a poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That option is unlikely to gain much traction as ...
Please consider attending a Memorial Day service on Monday. I am not trying to guilt-trip you with this letter; I sincerely hope you want to attend a service. Memorial Day is meant as a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while fighting in our armed services. It is a day to ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday filled the first federal appeals court vacancy in more than a year, promoting a trial court judge who is close to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. U.S. District Judge Amul Thapar of Kentucky was confirmed for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of ...
Area schools have less than two weeks left before recessing for the summer break. Kids are no doubt eager to get out of the classroom and into the outdoors as the days grow longer and the weather warmer. Summer also, famously, is construction season, especially in the Upper Peninsula, where ...