Printed on: Friday, July 30, 2010

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Cheers & Jeers - A regrettable decision (6)

Post Register editorial board members are Roger Plothow, publisher; J. Robb Brady, publisher emeritus; and Corey Taule, Opinions Page editor Jeers to the Republicans on the House...

Splurging into poverty

Americans -- and that includes the government -- had better stop spending more than they take in, writes Robin Buckmaster. "House Hunters" on HGTV typically features a couple looking for a new home....

EDITORIAL QUOTE

''As a football fan and an Idahoan, I'd like to see the series continue. As governor, I have no authority, no role and no interest in micromanaging our universities' football programs. That's why we...

Jefferson expenditures (3)

Received July 29, cleared July 29 Regarding Russell Cowley's opinion published in the July 27 edition, he has misled the public by providing erroneous information. Jefferson County Parks and...