Editorials
Boehner bends a little, but temporary solution won’t be enough
John Boehner, with Republican approval ratings in a nosedive, gets his caucus to go along on a temporary debt ceiling increase, but the speaker has a long way to go to get his tea partyers to face the reality of shutdown and default.
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Patrol owes public details on speed trap that nailed troopers
Some North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers were snared in a speed trap with radar guns and cameras from the ABC show “20/20.” More explanation from the Patrol is needed.
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DA does admirable work pursuing sports-agent issue at UNC
District Attorney Jim Woodall of Orange and Chatham counties indicates he will continue to pursue the story of sports agents' connections with UNC-Chapel Hill football players. That's good but apparently lonely work.
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Strong move on the vile and violent sex-trafficking industry
Minors who are unwilling sex-trafficking victims need protection and, once they are free, help in dealing with the aftermath of what they have been through.
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WIC fiasco shows how politics can hurt people
Women, infants and young children will be cut off from the WIC program, which provides food and nutrition benefits. It is becoming a casualty of the federal shutdown because the funding for it has dried up. This is a travesty, an example of how Washington politics can really, truly hurt people.
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Negative politics lost in Tuesday's election
Despite controversy surrounding the public schools, Tuesday's election showed this community has faith in its leadership and the determination to move forward. It was an affirmation about the best instincts of citizens.
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Boehner appears helpless at the hands of the tea party
John Boehner may be the weakest U.S. House speaker in history as he allows himself to be bullied by the tea party faction in his caucus. The tea partyers seem ready to let the country dive into recession by defaulting on its obligations, triggering another economic catastrophe.
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Bill Brittain a role model for generosity
Bill Brittain of Raleigh devoted his life to helping families and children and became a role model for generosity and public service.
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Eight individuals and two organizations are worthy of induction into the Raleigh Hall of Fame
The Raleigh Hall of Fame gives the city, and its citizens, the chance to recognize worthy accomplishment, and to encourage others to follow the lead of some outstanding citizens and organizations.
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Proposed Cleveland County reservoir indicates changing GOP environmental priorities
A Cleveland County reservoir doesn't appear to be the best way to provide water to a region, but it may be the best way to provide developers with a money-making opportunity.
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A profound day as Wake voters head to polls Tuesday
Wake County voters will on Tuesday chart their futures and those of their children. We encourage everyone to go to the polls and be heard.
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