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November 24, 2010

DOJ makes note of GCCF excuses

Sometimes being thankful simply involves knowing that someone in a position of influence took notice. That is the case this week after U.S. Associate Attorney General […]
December 1, 2010

Gift cards cannot replace real giving

It’s the thought that counts. That is the long-standing phrase used to excuse gifts that failed to match a recipient’s interest or needs. It was also […]
December 8, 2010

Space budgeted for public input

Final passage of a $195 million budget by the Terrebonne Parish Council arrived with little fanfare last Wednesday. It marked an 18 percent reduction from the […]
December 15, 2010

Rights secured with Congress’ gift

Elected representatives haggled about wording. Special interests threatened to benefit some and ignore others. If they were not careful, efforts to make life equal could actually […]