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You can get away with murder
July 7, 2011 FLINT — Watching the Casey Anthony verdict, it occurred to me that it’s probably time the American justice system starting using an instant replay system like the NFL. more »» 
Beware of words meant to trick
July 5, 2011 ESCANABA — Who doesn’t want another right? I would like to have the right not to see people in pajama bottoms on main street in winter or summer. more »» 
Touches of the U.S. part of China
July 1, 2011 HANGZHOU, China — In new surroundings, the familiar can be especially welcome. Compared to the U.S., many things in China are different — to begin with, the language, food, and many customs. more »» 
Teachers speak out on column
June 30, 2011 FLINT — Maybe it doesn’t matter to you, but teachers are frustrated with a capital . more »» 
Defense bill protects nation, troops
June 28, 2011 WASHINGTON — The biggest job each year for the Senate Armed Services Committee, which I chair, is crafting the annual National Defense Authorization Act. more »» 
Get off the backs of teachers
June 23, 2011 FLINT — We’ve badgered them, pink-slipped them, scolded them, shrunk their pay, cut their benefits, and angrily blamed them for all of American society’s ills, with the possible exceptions of foot... more »» 
Emergency financial managers: What are the facts?
June 14, 2011 ESCANABA — The legislature passed Emergency Financial Manager Law as a threat to cities and school districts to put their finances in order. more »»
Chinese food is a world all its own
June 10, 2011 HANGZHOU, China—“Try this,” I am told often. “It is very delicious. more »»
Heller and the death of the letter
June 9, 2011 FLINT — I got a letter the other day. A real letter. On real paper. With words written on it in in. more »» 
Two sides of the smoking ban
June 2, 2011 FLINT — I am nothing if not fair, and so I present the following column in glorious point-counterpoint fashion. more »» 
Courting the creative class
June 1, 2011 ESCANABA — Years ago I was in a coffee shop near the Cable Car Museum in San Francisco. more »» 
Remember those who served
May 30, 2011 ESCANABA — America’s veterans who gave the supreme sacrifice have a special day today as we honor those who gave their lives. more »» 
U.S., China the same in many ways
May 27, 2011 HANGZHOU, China —In the course of my time in China, I’ve visited 15 cities, traveled down two rivers, and crisscrossed the country by train, plane, taxi, and bus. more »» 
We’ve become a nation of slobs
May 26, 2011 FLINT — I was in a casino recently for the first time in a long time, and here is what I want to know: Where are all the people from the commercials? You know, the ones wearing suits and ties and... more »» 
High-speed rail helps build our future
May 24, 2011 WASHINGTON — Michigan recently got a second helping of good news in our drive to make our state more competitive in the 21st century global economy. more »» 
Heller at the half century mark
May 19, 2011 FLINT — In my darkened bedroom, I am watching the digital clock on my computer in its relentless march toward midnight. 11:58 p.m. 11:59 p.m. And … 50. Finally. more »» 
A promise made should be kept
May 17, 2011 ESCANABA — Although more than 50 percent of new businesses fail within four years, Governor Snyder said he wanted to run the state like a business. more »»
High fuel prices hurt families
May 16, 2011 WASHINGTON — As gasoline prices hover above $4 per gallon, it is not surprising that people in Michigan’s First District are both frustrated and concerned. more »» 
A new perspective on China
May 13, 2011 Editor’s note: A new columnist is joining the Daily Press. Former local resident Brittney Moraski has been working in China since February 2010. more »» 
A day at baseball fantasy camp
May 12, 2011 FLINT — Sure, to the untrained eye it may have looked as if I was merely foul tipping meatball pitch after meatball pitch into the batting practice net at Comerica Par. more »» |
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