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Does the US Congress Deserve Their Pay?

Jan 4, 2026

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Gridlock, shutdowns, missed deadlines, and low public approval (often under 20%). Some members work hard; others appear disengaged, grandstanding, or focused on fundraising/media. Access to power, post-Congress lobbying jobs, and legal insider trading (via stock ownership rules) make the pay feel secondary. Pay feels high compared to median U.S. household income (~$75k).

Port Hope’s St. John Lutheran School closes after 133 years

Jan 2, 2026

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in Home, Michigan, Port Hope, Port Hope, MI, Religion

Port Hope’s St. John Lutheran School is closing due to declining enrollment after 133 years of offering a Christian education, most recently to K-8.

A Near Year’s Resolution that’s Both Fun and Easy to Keep

Dec 28, 2025

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in Home, Reck, Ross; Dr.

Ross Reck – Most of us are not afraid to try new things; we just don’t make it a priority. Then, when we do try something new and realize how positive the experience was, we often kick ourselves for not having done it sooner.