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Balance of Power

The last few years in American politics have been very interesting to say the least. The media – all of them – and the politicians, have convinced the American people that there are only two kinds of people in this country and that there are only two ways of thinking – conservative and liberal. It is as if we have two buckets – conservative and liberal, and that every social issue belongs in one of these two buckets, as if sorting laundry.

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Why summer speech therapy matters: Maintaining progress when school’s out

When the final school bell rings, and summer vacation begins, many families breathe a sigh of relief. However, for children receiving speech therapy services, the summer break can represent a critical period that shouldn’t be overlooked. Continuing speech therapy during the summer months is essential for students’ progression and preventing the regression that often occurs during extended breaks from structured learning. Student speech therapy can continue thanks to the caring professionals at Fitzgibbon Rehabilitation Services.

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Department of Agriculture announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Wednesday, July 2.

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