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Two weeks ago, America received a loud wake-up call from a rogue nation intent upon achieving a nuclear weapons capability. The timing of this event could not be more significant. This week the U.S. House begins drafting the new defense budget, and will consider whether or not to incorporate the Obama Administration's request for deep cuts in missile defense capabilities that protect the U.S. homeland. .

Here in Highland County we are fortunate to have a strong, effective Community Action Organization. On two occasions this year, I've had the opportunity to spend time with the leadership of the Highland County Community Action Organization and learn first-hand the benefits they bring to the community. .

As of June 1, 2009, U.S. travelers returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda will have to present a passport, or one of a limited number of official ID's, to reenter the country by land or sea. .

On his second day in office, President Obama issued one of the most controversial decisions of his presidency: the closure of the U.S. military-run terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The move was motivated to satisfy a political agenda and ignores serious risks posed by the potential release of dangerous terrorists into the United States or to third countries with lax security arrangements. .