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More cameras good idea for patrol vehicles

Video from cameras mounted in police cars is pretty common these days. Often when we in the public see it, the video is a record of some accident or confrontation, but it serves a wider purpose. That is why we are glad to see that the Yuma Police...

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Ballot measure on gays clearer after agreement

The voters are the winners in an agreement that was reached between two state officials regarding the wording for the ballot description of a proposition regarding gay marriage on the November ballot. Arizona's Secretary of State Jan Brewer and...

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There is time to look again at road funding

The chairman of the effort to pass the tax predicted "impending doom" for Arizona transportation needs, saying the state would fall $160 billion short of meeting its transportation needs by the year 2040 due to rapid growth in the state.

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Although supporters of a proposition to tax Arizonans for state transportation needs are unhappy it will not be allowed on the November ballot, it is actually a good thing. The measure - put forward with the support of Arizona officials and...

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Constitutional search limits not respected

A founding document of the United States makes it clear that people and their property can't be unreasonably searched or their property seized, and that if this must be done, then it has to be because a crime has likely been committed. This prohibition...

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Federal judge supports law on voter rules

Another federal court ruling has backed what is common sense - that it is a legitimate function of the government to ensure that those who vote in elections are legally qualified to do so. The specific issue addressed by U.S. District Court Judge...

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Champions step up to help those in need Saturday

On Saturday the ideal of community service will have a very public demonstration. Some 150 coaches and athletes from Arizona Western College will join with another 150 volunteers from eight businesses - Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Circle K, Outback Steakhouse,...

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Rep. Grijalva's energy answer has sound basis

When U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva was here visiting with constituents last week, he brought a message about America's energy situation that wasn't welcomed by some people. He wants Americans to stop focusing on short-term solutions like lowering gas prices...

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Larger clinic for veterans long needed

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For a long time one of the complaints we have heard from area veterans is that they need more health care available to them locally rather than having to drive long distances to get medical attention. Fortunately, there is some good news about...

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Jackie still in Yuma's hearts after Olympic bid

The Olympic dream was not to be for Yuma's Jackie Johnson this time, but that does not detract from all the hard work she put in to get there or from her many achievements over the years. Many in Yuma followed her progress as she made her...

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Ethanol should not be getting special breaks

There is a growing recognition that federal subsidies and policies designed to encourage production and use of ethanol - an alcohol-based fuel alternative additive - is a losing proposition for our nation. This became evident locally when the Yuma...

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