Dave Ross
This man is not happy about the president’s proposal to reform Social Security
I was talking to a friend of mine in his 70's who said he was angry at the president: a president he voted for twice. It's because of Social Security.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Step away from the Social Security
The word has gone out that President Obama, in the name of reducing the deficit - is willing to accept a less generous formula for indexing Social Security to inflation.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Retired firefighter defends right to benefits
A former firefighter is speaking out for the retired firefighters receiving benefits described as "lavish" in a recent Associated Press report.14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Following cancellation of Family 4th at Lake Union, mayor plans Seattle fireworks show
It seemed Seattle wouldn't get its traditional Independence Day fireworks show - until now.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The Star Trek Navy
It's a weapon that's been in development for six years. Nobody else has anything like it. And the Navy has announced that it's is going to be deployed in the Persian Gulf.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Beyonce sneaks into Cuba
I noticed that two members of Congress from Florida decided to snitch on Beyonce and Jay-Z for their visit to Havana last week.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The Sixth Commandment vs. the Eighth
Gun Rights activist Dave Workman reports that his online (and unscientific) poll, conducted on various gun forums, found that overall 62.7 percent of those responding to the question "Should shooting auto thieves be considered justified?" answered "yes."14 years ago
Dave Ross
Do you really love your TV?
I think in many ways television is better than ever. Television SETS however, have become very annoying.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Teachers gone wild
Thirty-five teachers in Atlanta now face prison terms for an alleged cheating conspiracy that spread to most of the system's 83 elementary and middle schools.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
MADD suggests ways you can help prevent drunk driving
After two major traffic accidents Thursday, and a deadly neighborhood crash last week, where alcohol was believed to be a factor in the death and injury of four family members, including a newborn, the conversation about how to stop drunk driving has reached a peak.14 years ago
Dave Ross
What country IS this?
In Houston, an assistant US Attorney who's been prosecuting 34 members of the white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood has suddenly announced he is withdrawing from the case because of what he called "security concerns."14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
How to go viral: New book promises secrets to contagious concepts
What takes your neighbor's baby giggle video to 200 million views, when your Chihuahua attack vid can't break 50? A new book says the logic behind viral successes isn't all that mysterious, and there are actually some explanations for this type of thing.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The NRA’s plan for school security can be summarized in two words: Joel Myrick
When NRA spokesman Asa Hutchinson announced the NRA's proposal for trained and armed defenders in every school, he mentioned a name that is legendary in gun rights circles.14 years ago
Dave Ross
She had the nerve to tell the women this
Susan Patton, a Princeton alum, one of the first 200 female Princeton graduates, was speaking at one of those campus conferences on Women and Leadership. The wise old alums talked about the career challenges facing young women.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Chance for North Korea attack small but frightening
After weeks of warlike rhetoric, North Korea has declared that nuclear bomb building and a stronger economy are the nation's top priorities.14 years ago
Dave Ross
How come we’re not scared?
No one seems to be scared of North Korea. This has to be very frustrating to Kim Jong Un who has been dong everything he can to make it clear he has a battle plan to bring America to its knees.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Into the vortex
Just so you know I was part of the computer revolution as an early adopter, always with the newest stuff.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Dennis Rodman – where are you?
I thought we were friends with North Korea finally. NBA legend Dennis Rodman, wearing a lip ring and two nose rings - got to meet him.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Above and beyond
I had to hold back tears watching Scott Pelley's interview with the Hubbard Family last night.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Just tell me what I owe
I still do my own taxes. I used to order the long form instruction book, and fill out the paper forms by hand.14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Laugh it up: Tenino’s mayor is also a comedian
Mayor may be his title, but it's not his full time job. Now Eric Strawn is catching flack from folks for his newest hobby: stand up comedy.14 years ago
Dave Ross
DUI arrests: Let families petition to take away DUI offenders’ cars
Two people in their sixties were killed, and a woman and a 10-day-old baby are at Harborview in critical condition as police continue to investigate the driver who plowed through them with his Chevy Silverado while they were crossing the street near Eckstein Middle School. It's a notorious intersection because it's at the top of a hill.14 years ago
Dave Ross
More powerful than ever
The NRA is getting heat not just from gun control groups, but also from some of its own members for its series of robocalls to thousands of homes in the Northeast - including homes in Newtown Connecticut, the scene of the Sandy Hook school massacre.14 years ago
Dave Ross
We can’t treat Washington’s parks like they’re Disneyland
There was a time when I would hike every week, and when for a cheap vacation we would take the kids to a state park somewhere, and they would fuss about it. 'It's just a bunch of trees, big deal!'14 years ago
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