Many important questions surround the recent closure of the
Cline Avenue bridge between East Chicago and Hammond, including how
the bridge regressed to such poor structural condition that an
emergency closure was necessary. A strong need remains for region
and state transportation officials to evaluate and improve the way
they ensure structural integrity and functional design of road
bridges. However, one bright spot in the recent Cline Avenue
closure was the ability of state transpor…
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked the other day how many
hours has the president spent on strategy for the war in
Afghanistan. His answer was 20 hours. Wow Mr. President! Don't
strain yourself. In the meantime, a list was released last week
with names of people who have visited President Obama at the White
House in the last 10 months. The rapper Jay-Z, Serena Williams,
George Soros, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Al
Franken, Al Gore, Al Sharpton and Denzel Wa…
Beginning last Sunday, The Times and a group of 22 other
newspapers across Indiana have told of the influence lobbyists have
had on legislators and their work.
Each time new information regarding the proposed
trash-to-ethanol plant escapes to daylight from the cracks of the
fortress-like Lake County Government Center, the venture appears a
riskier deal for taxpayers. First, taxpayers were asked to look
upon the plant -- which would be the first of its kind in the
country and unproven on the commercial scale -- as an economic
opportunity. Then came the revelation last week from county
officials that the plant would be owned by the county -- a…
Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way. If winterizing
your vehicle is on your "to do" list, good for you. Keeping your
car in good operating condition is a great way to prevent air
pollution and save money. This is an excellent time to make sure
your car is not contributing to local water pollution. Check and
fix any leaks you find. Even a small amount of antifreeze or other
fluid can pollute thousands of gallons of water.