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"My religion defines who I am. And I've been a practicing Catholic my whole life," said Vice President Joe Biden in 2012. "I accept my church's position on abortion as ... doctrine. Life begins at conception. ... I just refuse to impose that on others." ] For…

June 21, 2019

Changes in GI Bill transfer benefits for National Guard members coming July 12

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Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits. “You have to have a…

Another sea bird dies entangled in plastic waste, Summerland Key, Florida

June 21, 2019

Canada to Ban Throw-Away Plastics by 2021

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Canada intends to ban “harmful” single-use plastics as early as 2021 and hold companies responsible for plastic waste, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today. “Canadians know first-hand the impacts of plastic pollution, and are tired of seeing their…

May 28, 2019

4 Strategies for Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism

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Tell a parent of a child with autism that 40 percent of children on the autism spectrum also have an anxiety disorder, and odds are you won’t be met with surprise. Parents of children with autism are all too familiar with the signs of anxiety; the outbursts…

May 28, 2019

Hurricane Preparedness

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Determine Your Risk Hurricanes bring hazards to the U.S Coastlines and Inland areas, including storm surge along the coast, inland flooding due to heavy rainfall, tornadoes, strong wind, rip currents and large waves. Find out today what types of wind and…

April 15, 2019

Boat Responsibly in Lee County

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Boat sober! Waterways are second only to highways when it comes to accidental deaths. Many factors impact an individual when underway. Sun, wind, noise, vibration from the boat, motion and dehydration all act as stressors to the body when boating. These…

April 11, 2019

A STROKE CAN HAPPEN AT ANY AGE

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Dear Doctor: I was a huge Luke Perry fan in high school, and like so many others, I was shocked that he had a stroke at just 52 years old. Isn't that awfully young? How do you know if you're having a stroke? Dear Reader: While it's true that the majority of…

April 11, 2019

To Unplug 'Unplanned'

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The conversion of Abby Johnson -- from one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in America to pro-life leader -- sounds like the kind story line that would never make its way into the movie theater. But it has. "Unplanned" debuted in 1,059…

April 11, 2019

Local Happenings and Updates

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT FGCU Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has established a Construction Management Department, offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. The program was introduced to the business community with a Day at the…

April 11, 2019

MR. PRESIDENT… CLOSE THE BORDER AND KEEP IT CLOSED UNTIL THE FENCES ARE BUILT…PLENARY POWER, USE IT!!!!

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“PUBLIC LAW 414” “In my opinion, and the opinion of the US Supreme Court, 414 clearly allows the President complete control of our Borders (Plenary power, as the Supreme Court has stated) when aliens attempt to enter the US, illegally, to do harm to the US…

April 11, 2019

Subverting the Electoral Process: National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

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Are most Democrat politicians trying to destroy the Electoral College? It’s all the rage among the Democrat presidential wannabes – almost a required litmus test for candidacy. The Framers had good reasons to devise this system: it’s a linchpin in our…

April 11, 2019

FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM

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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire again on May 1st unless Congress approves another extension. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also announced updates to the program that would become effective next year. The revised…