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Drop in the bucket

The Bush Administration pledged $1 billion on Monday to help hospitals and doctors provide emergency care for illegal immigrants. Members of Congress, especially those from border states, have complained in the past that the treatment of illegal immigrants places a massive financial burden on many hospitals. Hospitals are obligated to provide emergency treatment to patients in need, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay. For these reasons, the move is a beneficial one. However, it only masks the United States' larger problem of unchecked immigration.



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Playoffs heat up in quest for NBA crown

The Pistons better not be getting their hopes up for back-to-back championships because the San Antonio Spurs will be reclaiming the throne as NBA champions this season.


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Challenge of Athens politics a boon

Last weekend, my sister, Emily, graduated from Ohio University's greatest rival: Miami University. For three days, I put away my Muck Fiami T-shirts and enjoyed the change of scenery. Then, as I watched the graduation ceremony, I thought of where I was last spring.


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Trimble school district considers levy options to support music, art

Trimble Local School District might have to ask tax payers to pass a $5 million-improvement levy for the school district on the November ballot. Until then several of the district's supplemental positions, including an elementary music teacher, remain on hold, district Superintendent Jack Loudin said at last night's school board meeting.



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To what end?

Abortion test-case waste of time, money In 1973, Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case, established abortion as a legal practice nationwide. Despite more than 30 years with this precedent firmly in place, anti-abortion activists continue to fight the ruling. In the latest chapter of this ongoing saga, Ohio lawmakers are mounting an effort to pass into law a bill that they hope will eventually emerge as a test case to challenge the high court's ruling on abortion. With the composition of the Supreme Court's justices no different that it has been for some time, Ohio Republicans are wasting valuable time and money to pursue a goal that has always lacked real moral justification anyway.


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Wrong keg to tap

Much to the chagrin of college students around Ohio, the state legislature is considering doubling the tax on beer as part of its two-year state budget. Although the proposed tax would negatively affect the pockets of thirsty college students, it is problematic for more reasons than just the extra financial burden for fun-seeking students -or any other Ohio citizen. The tax, if passed, could negatively effect the number of jobs in Ohio -adding to current employment problems -and simply would not generate enough revenue to be a feasible option to correct the state's budget woes.


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'Real World' to cast in Columbus

It is time to stop being polite and start getting real because The Real World is coming to Columbus to cast its 17th season. Bunim/Murray casting directors are looking for seven new roommates to star in the MTV reality show and are having open casting calls Saturday in the capital city.


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Kerry's daughter speaks

The daughter of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., feels nostalgic when she thinks about 2004, she said last night in Baker Ballroom.


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Provost meets with undergraduates to share plan for OU

A better turnout of students came to hear Provost Kathy Krendl and members of the Presidential Task Force discuss Ohio University's strategic planning process and vision last night on the second day of open discussions about the topic.


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Judicial filibuster battle could happen next week

WASHINGTON -A long-threatened showdown over changing Senate rules to stop Democratic filibusters of President Bush's judicial nominations could come as early as next week, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday.


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County updates radios

Athens County public safety departments will have increased communications because of updates and modifications to the communication systems.


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Cincinnati bullpen preserves 5-1 victory over San Diego

CINCINNATI -Sean Casey drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, and the Cincinnati Reds' besieged bullpen ended a long stretch of miserable performances by preserving a 5-1 victory yesterday over the San Diego Padres.

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