Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Each month I receive thousands of emails, phone calls and letters on a variety of topics. I wanted to share a few questions that I recently received. Do Members of Congress get special retirement benefits or do they pay into Social Security? All Members of Congress contribute to Social Security and are eligible for benefits just like any covered American worker. While I plan on receiving Social Security benefits upon retirement, I do not believe public officials should u...
Traditionally, the New Year is a time for resolutions and new beginnings. Unfortunately, it is also a time when new regulations kick in. Why should we care? Because complying with regulations costs money – money that we could otherwise use to pay bills, save for college or create jobs. Yes, essential regulations are necessary to protect health and safety. But when families, schools, hospitals and employers are buried under tens of thousands of costly, confusing and often co...
Kindra Haase and Josamy Blake of Lind are pleased to announce the arrival of a son, Benjamin Francis Blake, born on Dec. 1, 2012, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. At birth Benjamin weighed eight pounds and measured 20 inches in length. Benjamin joins three-year-old sister, Olivia. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Cheryl Haase of Lind. Paternal grandparents are Lori Gerber of Lind and Mike Blake of Rainier, Wash. Maternal Great-grandparent is Faye Haase of...