Your Turn
Real issue over RCAs is segregation of opportunity
REV. RONALD J. CIOFFI Guest Column
      Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger defends regional contribution agreements (RCAs), claiming that "RCAs are an effective tool to provide affordable housing in nearby areas" ("Twp. urges state to keep affordable housing regs," Dec. 12).
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Coda
Day of reckoning is on the horizon for budget
GREG BEAN
      If you liked the lethiferousmachinations our lawmakers employed to get a state budget passed in 2006 and 2007, I have a feeling you'll absolutely love what's gonna happen in 2008. Those of you who have been paying attention know that in this state we've been looking at budget deficits of between ...
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Red State/Blue State
If you like the post office, you'll love universal care
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
      A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
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