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Congress needs proper leadership
      As Congress moves beyond last November's elections and turns its attention to governing, it has to perform one of the toughest pivots in American politics. Governing is much more difficult than campaigning. After going at it hammer and tongs in congressional races, Democrats and Republicans now have a branch of government to run and policy to produce.
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Midwest Memo
Little black box
      Well we got some bad news from the folks over at TV 18 the other night. That's when they did a spot check for us area viewers to see if our television sets are compliant with the upcoming digital TV transition. Analog transmission is to end and digital transmission will be the only service available. That's what they say, and have been saying for about two years.
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Letters to the Editor
      The Comet welcomes letters to the editor responding to articles and events in the news. They must include the author's name, address and telephone number. The letter writer's name and city/town will appear in the paper - no exceptions. Letters must be 400 words or less in length. Please send your letters to: editor@carrollcountycomet. com; Letters to the Editor, Comet, P.O.
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Web poll
Tell us starting Wednesday at our web site, carrollcountycomet.com
      Each week the Comet polls its readers on a different topic. Vote online at carrollcountycomet.com starting each Thursday, and then click the Comments link to send us an email voicing your opinion. The best responses will be printed the following week.
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Excellent value in a tough economy
      Whether you're watching network news, reading a hometown newspaper or visiting with a colleague at the proverbial water cooler, one topic trumps all others these days— THE ECONOMY. And more times than not, the tone skews toward the negative.
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