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The deadline for filing federal and most state income taxes is Friday, April 15. Returns must be postmarked by that date to avoid penalties and interest. Taxpayers unable to file by the deadline may request an extension, but must pay taxes owed.
In past years Post Offices have stayed open until midnight to accommodate late filers. This year, however, many Post Offices will be closing at their normal times. Check with your local Post Office for Friday closing times.
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The New York Times has never been friendly toward Republicans or conservatives. Now, the "newspaper of record" has shown its true colors on its editorial pages.
The newspaper contacted former Louisiana Congressman Bob Livingston to write an op-ed piece on House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and his current problems.
Livingston responded through an aid that any op-ed piece would be supportive of DeLay. NY Times editorial page staffer Tobin Harshaw responded, "We are seeking those who would go on the record or state for the good of the party he [DeLay] should step aside."
When asked about the Livingston editorial, columnist Bob Novak was told the newspaper does not comment on assignments.
A spokesperson for Tom DeLay said that the Timex behavior was "beyond the pale." "It seems that the New York Times, especially the editorial page, is looking to push an agenda here," Dan Allen said, referring to it as "op-ed shopping."
This is not the first time the Times has gone "opinion shopping." In 2003 Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger had a similar opportunity, but he turned down the opportunity to write a piece critical of the President's invasion of Iraq.
This behavior on the part of the New York Times should be no surprise to anyone. The paper has turned into a bastion for left-wing news and commentary. Any sense of fair and balanced reporting and now editorials has been long lost.
NY Times' Bid to Enlist GOP Attacks Called 'Beyond the Pale' -- 04/12/2005
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued an order that requires pharmacies to fill prescriptions for contraceptives even those that may kill an embryo. To deny the prescription, according to the governor, is to deny a women health care.
Many pharmacists have refused to fill prescriptions for the "morning after" bill on moral grounds and say the governor has no right to order them to dispense the medicine.
The Illinois Pharmacists Association, the Family PAC, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki have urged the governor to rescind the order. The left-leaning governor stand fast in his order.
The governor has said that fines and penalties would be imposed on any pharmacist that refuses to fill prescriptions. Several pharmacies have said they do not carry the expensive medicine that is often not covered by health insurance.
Pharmacists believe they are covered by the state's Health Care Right of Conscience Act which allows doctors and other "medical personnel" to avoid acting against their conscience. Gov. Blagojevich and state Attorney General Lisa Madigan disagree.
Eventually, a judge will make the final decision.
Gov digs in as foes attack pharmacy rule
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More later.
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