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All content by Steve Funaro

The Issue: The Harriet Miers nomination

Steve Funaro and Gabe Cronon
On Oct. 3, President George W. Bush nominated Harriet Miers to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Miers has never been a judge, but she is qualified in more than one way for the job. She has been president of the Texas and Dallas bar associations, the first woman to hold either job.
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Counterpoint: Appointment of Roberts would keep balance

Steve Funaro
After battling thyroid cancer, Justice William Rehnquist passed away Sept. 4. Rehnquist was appointed by President Nixon and served as chief justice for 19 years. He heard cases from Roe v. Wade and the 2000 election. Rehnquist was a clear thinking constructionist who believed the court shouldn't create law, but interpret the constitution.
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The Issue: Hurricane Katrina relief point

Steve Funaro
On Aug. 26, a hurricane near the tip of Florida took a wide right turn and headed into New Orleans. Non-stop media coverage of Hurricane Katrina since that point has brought us pictures and stories of the city of New Orleans. Contrary to most media coverage, the federal government is not to blame; the mayor and the governor are the ones who let the people of that city down.
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The Issue: Cindy Sheehan

Gabe Cronon and Steve Funaro
All over the nation people are talking about the issue of whether or not President Bush should meet with Cindy Sheehan. Why is there such a debate over this issue? Is it an issue of time? The president is too busy to meet with her. Well, Sheehan represents a growing number of mothers who want answers.
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Filibuster important to minority

Steve Funaro
For those who have been following the nomination and approval of the judges by President Bush and Congress, they will see it's at a standstill. This is because the Democrats are using a filibuster.
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Social Security main issue

Steve Funaro
Social Security has been a buzzword since the election, used by both sides of the political spectrum for their goals. Do these people really care about it or are they just using it as a scare tactic for the elderly?
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Iran must cease nuclear plans

Steve Funaro
The relative peace in the Middle East between the Jews and Muslims may be short-lived. Iran rejected a EU demand to stop building a heavy-water nuclear reactor, and warned the United States Feb. 13 "not to play with fire" by repeatedly threatening Tehran. A nuclear Iran would pose immediate danger to Israel and would pose a serious threat to United States security.
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Voting brings hope to Iraq

Steve Funaro
The people in Iraq held their first free elections in half a century, and there were celebrations throughout the country. Blue fingers could be seen throughout most of Iraq as people waved them in the air; freedom was theirs.
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Bush impressive at inauguration

Steve Funaro
Once every four years a president is sworn in. It is supposed to be a day of celebration and a time for everyone to come together. Four years ago, about half the country was feeling a bit too angry over the election results. This year was no different.
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Democrats choose their battles

Steve Funaro
The Democrats are at it again. I hoped they would have some sort of New Year's resolution to stop being sore losers but it seems this year's loss has merely antagonized them. While they cry for the Republicans in Washington state to stop being sore losers over the governor's race (which was decided by 130 votes), they bring conspiracy theories to Congress during the counting of electoral votes for president.
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Santa exists in holiday spirit

Steve Funaro
Dear Santa, My name is Steve Funaro, I am a young man that lives in Kentucky. I am sure you know who I am, I have been on your lists for quite some time now. It has been a while since I have written but I thought I could make up for that this year.
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Davis qualified for Congress

Steve Funaro
With an open seat in the House of Representatives, Nov. 2 is an important day this year for Kentuckians residing in the 4th District. There are two distinct candidates vying for the spot, but one candidate doesn't want you to think so.
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Bush sees victory in second debate

Steve Funaro
The second presidential debate has come and gone, and this time there was no tie. President Bush came prepared and put his opponent on the defensive. Unlike the last debate, which many pundits gave to Sen. John Kerry, this was a victory for Bush.
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Debate had no clear winner

Steve Funaro
Winning a presidential debate doesn't always mean you did a better job than the other guy. That was the case in the first of this year's three debates. Over 62 million people watched the debate Sept. 30. The media said that Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., won the debate.
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Movie theater options

Steve Funaro
Movie fans can be a loyal, sometimes overzealous, bunch of people. Some of them wake up before sunup just to wait in line for a new release. Others pay $8 just to see a trailer of a movie that won't be released for months.
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