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RURAL REFLECTIONS Fit to Fight
I just got done watching an installment on a television morning show. The title of the piece was Unfit to Fight. It told how a high percentage of America's population does not fit into the mil...
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OUR OPINION: The best med-school value for N.D. 
When buying a car or a tractor the cheapest is not always the best. It’s usually worth spending more to get the most reliable model. And that’s the idea North Dakota lawmakers who are considering the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ expansion request should keep in mind.
By Tom Dennis , January 17, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Pawlenty’s commission could help Dayton
If Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the DFL’s legislative leaders want to burnish their bipartisan bona-fides, here’s how they could do it: Dust off the findings of the 21st Century Tax Reform Commission. Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s 21st Century Tax Reform Commission, that is.
By Tom Dennis , January 15, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Consider United’s GFK service
For residents of the Grand Forks, of course, the key to United’s continuing to operate out of GFK is the phrase, “Use it or lose it.” Every day brings news of airlines starting or stopping service at airports around the country.
By Tom Dennis , January 10, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Military can, should broaden its appeal
There are many benefits to a young person in 2013 who enlists in the U.S. armed forces. And at a time when analysts are wringing their hands about the growth in America of a “warrior class,” more teens should be made aware of them.
By Tom Dennis , January 07, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Farm Bill may be Cramer’s first test
If a new Farm Bill passes out of the House Agriculture Committee in the next few months, Freshman U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer should make it his mission to ensure that the bill reaches the House floor for a vote.
By Tom Dennis , January 03, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Insistence on 'perfect' robbed GOP of 'good'
The compromise that Republicans and Democrats agreed to offers a 41:1 ratio of tax increases to spending cuts. A few months ago, the GOP could have had a deal on much better terms to them, and stubbornly refused it.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , January 03, 2013
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OUR OPINION: ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’
True, it’s anybody’s guess where politics and the economy are headed. But there are other measures against which the prospects for 2013 look more upbeat.
By Tom Dennis , December 31, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Rebuild America’s mental-health system
Close to 100,000 public schools dot the American landscape. And on the question of how much it would cost to staff each one with an armed guard, estimates range from $3 billion to $10 billion a year. But would this be the best way to spend that sum? No — because schools already are extremely safe.
By Tom Dennis , December 27, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Make sure teachers’ grades matter
Congratulations to the Grand Forks School District for setting up a stronger evaluation system for teachers. Now, the challenge for the district will be to make sure the evaluations count.
By Tom Dennis , December 26, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Farm Bill matters more than many think
Start with the prospect of $6-a-gallon milk. But don’t finish there, because avoiding that price hike is just one of the reasons for Congress to pass a five-year Farm Bill before Dec. 31.
By Tom Dennis , December 20, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Comments offer insight about shootings
So often these days, readers who comment on news items online ask great questions and offer useful information. And the readers who’ve commented on the stories about the shootings in Connecticut are no exception.
By Tom Dennis , December 17, 2012
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OUR OPINION: N.D. should weigh hybrid pensions
Dustin Gawrylow’s right: Pensions for public-sector workers in North Dakota represent a huge challenge. The pensions “now represent a $2 billion unfunded liability over the next 30-odd years.” And North Dakota lawmakers should pay attention.
By Tom Dennis , December 13, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Early sign favors reform of Minnesota’s sex-offender program
When lawmakers consider vital but sensitive reforms, they know there’s only one way to get to yes: Together. Members of both parties must vote “Aye” to make sure one side doesn’t hold the reforms against the other at election time.
By Tom Dennis , December 12, 2012
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OUR OPINION: N.D. puts expanded budget to good use
in North Dakota, as residents know, phrases such as “small amount of spending” and “modest increases rather than cuts” haven’t appeared in a governor’s address for several years. Is that good or bad? And if it’s good, how can North Dakotans be sure that the budget increases can be sustained?
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , December 09, 2012
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OUR OPINION: U.S. needs limits on use of drones
Unmanned aircraft systems are hugely important for the future of Grand Forks. The field is sure to see spectacular growth, companies will want to “cluster” near UAS centers at universities and military bases — and Grand Forks fills those bills.
By Tom Dennis , December 06, 2012
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