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Local Politics with a small town mindset

On the Chena Posted on October 7, 2005 by gnewmanOctober 7, 2005

Living in a town of 80,000 may seem small compared to some places, but we ARE the second largest city in Alaska and provide services for a pretty large, though sparsely populated area beyond. Still, once in a while, things … Continue reading →

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Do they really get it?

On the Chena Posted on September 13, 2005 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I read that Sen. Pete Domenici, (R) of New Mexico may finally realize that improving automobile fuel efficiency standards might be a good idea, what with the run up in gas costs resulting from Hurricane Katrina. 35 years late, but … Continue reading →

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Do they really get it?

On the Chena Posted on September 13, 2005 by gnewmanSeptember 13, 2005

I read that Sen. Pete Domenici, (R) of New Mexico may finally realize that improving automobile fuel efficiency standards might be a good idea, what with the run up in gas costs resulting from Hurricane Katrina. 35 years late, but … Continue reading →

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I’m so proud

On the Chena Posted on September 5, 2005 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I’m so proud. A company I’ve been doing business with for PA equipment has provided a Presidential Seal guitar to George W. Now I have to admit to some discomfit, realizing that Carvin thinks they are enhancing their caché by … Continue reading →

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I’m so proud

On the Chena Posted on September 5, 2005 by gnewmanSeptember 5, 2005

I’m so proud. A company I’ve been doing business with for PA equipment has provided a Presidential Seal guitar to George W. Now I have to admit to some discomfit, realizing that Carvin thinks they are enhancing their caché by … Continue reading →

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Katrina by example

On the Chena Posted on August 30, 2005 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

We view the aftermath of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, and I listen to predictions of the cost and challenges of cleaning up and rebuilding. I also hear about the increased price of petroleum with the … Continue reading →

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Katrina by example

On the Chena Posted on August 30, 2005 by gnewmanAugust 30, 2005

We view the aftermath of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, and I listen to predictions of the cost and challenges of cleaning up and rebuilding. I also hear about the increased price of petroleum with the … Continue reading →

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Another Porky Energy Bill

On the Chena Posted on July 26, 2005 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Same ole, same ole. An energy policy that does nothing to reduce demand. No CAFE standards increase, which would, as everyone knows, destroy our economy (heavy sarcasm). Heads stuck in the sand, despite many seemingly to recognize we might have … Continue reading →

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Another Porky Energy Bill

On the Chena Posted on July 26, 2005 by gnewmanJuly 26, 2005

Same ole, same ole. An energy policy that does nothing to reduce demand. No CAFE standards increase, which would, as everyone knows, destroy our economy (heavy sarcasm). Heads stuck in the sand, despite many seemingly to recognize we might have … Continue reading →

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Struggling U.S. Senators

On the Chena Posted on July 23, 2005 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Well, those poor struggling senators … how about a first step by having an energy bill that would reduce our consumption of fossil fuels with such simple measures as more efficient fuel standards for our vehicles? Nah, they’ll cave to … Continue reading →

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