Edge goes to House health care plan

The House and Senate versions of health care reform both offer vital new protections for Americans fortunate enough to already have insurance. The proposals would cover millions of uninsured citizens and provide new ways to help low- and middle-income families pay for insurance. With some key caveats, the House plan offers the better approach.

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Going for the Gates boost in schools

In a few days, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation could alter the future of Hillsborough public schools and chart a progressive path to success for public schools across the country.

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Don't downplay the dangers of addiction

Drug addiction is not prejudiced, and many influential community leaders, whether black or white, aren’t throwing up their hands saying, "Legalize drugs."

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Tear down wall between K-12 and colleges

Although America's education system is one of the best in the world, the philosophy that underpins the system is seriously flawed.

Daniel Ruth

Elephants stampede RINOs

This was supposed to be a cakewalk for Charlie Crist, a hitherto popular governor. But "the people" can be such pains in the keister.

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Florida needs
new road map

In response to your recent editorial, "Put up or shut up," one thing is clear: The Florida Chamber of Commerce and the St. Petersburg Times are in agreement.

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