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Amnesty for illegal immigrants will cost America

...like that, whether from the Midwest or Central America, will receive, on average, about four times as much in government services and benefits as they pay in taxes. Adding millions more to bloated welfare and overburdened entitlement programs...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-05-07/amnesty-illegal-imm
Guest Columns
It's time to moderate religious differences

...don't have those same overt opportunities. Lutheran Social Service gives Somalis cars and support services (government services included), took in the Somali community as refugees and the turkey plant supplied the jobs.Fear, antipathy...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-02/its-time-moderate-reli
Open Forum
Consumer optimism takes a hit, 59 percent say U.S. is in recession

...has been campaigning across the country, warning that automatic spending cuts will have a disastrous impact on government services and the economy. The sequestration just took effect this month."It's the worst decline since August 2011...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2013-03-10/consumer-optimism-takes-hit-59-pe
Opinion
Let's tax the poor

...cost? Why should the cost of government services be any different for the person...million dollars receive more government services than the person who earns...000 per year consumes more government services than the individual who makes...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-02-21/lets-tax-poor
Guest Columns
Dec. 31 This was Brainerd

...third. 40 years ago (1972)Eugene Swanson, Brainerd postmaster and sectional center manager, is retiring from government service as of today. He joined the post office here in 1944. Appointed officer in charge will be Roy Knott, who has been...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/was-brainerd/2012-12-30/dec-31-was-brainerd
This Was Brainerd
Sen. Feinstein targets semi-automatic guns, including the ORemington 7400

...way. They are government officials. They will be able to buy and use these banned weapons, even after leaving government service.Oh, I almost forgot. Feinstein and the administration intend to limit ammunition magazines to no more than 10...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2013-01-29/sen-feinstein-targets-semi-automa
Opinion
Welcoming them home

...Those who are able to attend will be able to learn about career opportunities, education and career options, and government services available to veterans.And while saying thank you isn't enough, a special veterans celebration is planned at...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2012-06-11/welcoming-them-home
Opinion
USPS manages to lose $15.9 billion, not the $15 billion projected

...the long-failing postal system to the tune of $15.9 billion, then why the charade of pretending it's not a government service? And, what's causing this growing shortfall? Well, the USPS has to pre-fund its employee compensation payment...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2012-11-17/usps-manages-lose-159-billion-not
Opinion
Endorses Ward

...willingness to work hard for us. Whether helping his students or working with a constituent in understanding and getting government services, John throws himself into his work. He is empathetic and kind and believes in reaching "across the aisle" in...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2012-10-30/endorses-ward
Opinion
Property taxes: foot your own bill

...expanding the tax base, it would provide much needed jobs.When taxpayers are fully responsible for paying for the government services they demand, they have an incentive to make prudent spending choices.Perhaps I'm overly optimistic, but I...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2012-05-31/property-taxes-foot-yo
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