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LINDER: Honor Patriots' Day
As we reflect on the nine-year anniversary of the Sept.11 attacks, one thing is clear, the values and beliefs that have forged America are as strong as ever.
LINDER: The stimulus one year later
Anniversaries evoke a sentimental tone and encourage reflection on the path that led to the present. As our nation considers where we are today compared to last year on this anniversary of the nearly $1 trillion stimulus, I am consumed with regret, frustration and worry.
LINDER: Without change, terrorists will remain a step ahead
After eight years of training and hundreds of billions of dollars spent attempting to make America safe from terrorism, a young Nigerian student, trained by al-Qaida, allegedly boarded an American airliner in Amsterdam with the intention of blowing up the plane and its 280 passengers over Detroit. Only the courageous action of the passengers prevented the catastrophe, and we are left to wonder what went wrong. Everything.
LINDER: Without change, terrorists will remain a step ahead
After eight years of training and hundreds of billions of dollars spent attempting to make America safe from terrorism, a young Nigerian student, trained by al-Qaida, allegedly boarded an American airliner in Amsterdam with the intention of blowing up the plane and its 280 passengers over Detroit. Only the courageous action of the passengers prevented the catastrophe, and we are left to wonder what went wrong. Everything.
LINDER: The right approach for jobs
Having just celebrated a uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the spirit and values that define us. As we endure the brutal lessons of the past year and this painful economy, we must recall that our nation is the land of opportunity, and for most, the opportunity means having a real job with a real company in the real world.
Obamacare aims to get between patients, doctors
President Barack Obama was on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday morning talking about his health care proposal. He told Robin Roberts that he has been reaching out to Republicans throughout this year to build a bipartisan bill, but they offered no ideas.
A day of remembrance for Americans
If you are reading this column, you probably don't need to be reminded about what happened on this day eight years ago. You do not need to be told to rekindle your inner patriot - that fire was lit inside you long ago. But look around you. An entire generation getting on the school bus this morning does not remember the pain of this day.
A healthy alternative
Americans are angry. I am hearing from them every day. During the 2008 Presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised to put the health care debates taking place in his White House on C-SPAN and to allow all stakeholders access to the table.
A united country
Today, July 4, the American people will band together in celebration. Today, citizens will come together at cookouts, parties and parades to celebrate their freedom and to remember why they love the United States so passionately.
A shameful use of an urgent bill
Turn to your friend today and tell them, "Congress has decided to borrow money from the Chinese and give it to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and pay it back to the Chinese at an inflated interest rate."
