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Joe HendersonJuly 3, 2018

Happy Fourth of July. Yes, it’s that grand day when we celebrate the birth of America — an ideal the likes of which the world had never seen. Even in times of division like we are experiencing now, the Fourth reminds us that America has endured a lot since the beginning and it can get through […]

Guest AuthorJuly 4, 2017

As the long July 4 holiday weekend continues, Sachs Media Group’s Breakthrough Research Division wanted to look on the brighter side of our independence-declaring holiday — and by that, we mean fireworks, of course! Specifically, we consulted the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) to look at the volume of recorded injuries involving fireworks since […]

Joe HendersonJuly 3, 2017

Kellyanne Conway, as she has a way of doing, said something Friday on “Good Morning America” that was over-the-top baloney to, well, everyone – including supporters of President Donald Trump. If they don’t realize that, they should. Asked about the escalating war between the president and the media, Conway defended her boss by saying, and […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham got into the Independence Day spirit Friday by co-sponsoring a bill to ensure the federal government only purchases flags made in America. “There’s no better time than the Fourth of July to remind us how important the American Flag is to our nation,” the North Florida Democrat said. “This common-sense, bipartisan […]

Marc YachtJuly 13, 2015

It’s tough looking at a newspaper these days. In fact, any media news is hard on the digestion. Fox commentary focuses on how terrible President Obama is, CNN beats a story to death ad nauseam, MSNBC and HNL have their own array of talking heads, and don’t forget newspapers that relegate any good news to […]

Guest AuthorJuly 4, 2015

As we prepare to celebrate the holiday formally called Independence Day but more commonly known as the Fourth of July, visions of fireworks, barbecue and red, white and blue come to mind. But, taking a step back, I think a more apropos name, albeit less patriotic sounding would be to call it Symbols Day. Most […]

Phil AmmannJuly 3, 2015

Firework sales in America are booming, no thanks to the Obama administration. Sales of low-and high-grade celebratory pyrotechnics in the U.S. – both commercial and personal – expect to reach $1 billion, especially because more states and municipalities are allowing the purchase of sparklers, Roman candles, and other consumer fireworks. Many of these places have […]

Associated PressJuly 3, 2015

2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney will be hosting two rival Republican presidential contenders at a holiday sleepover Friday evening. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will both be staying over at Romney’s property in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, an aide to Romney confirmed. The aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity […]

Tag: Fourth of July

Joe Henderson: This wonderful place called America belongs to all of us

Hold my beer and watch this! July Fourth fireworks light up ER

Joe Henderson: There is more to being patriotic than wrapping yourself in the flag

Gwen Graham celebrates July 4th by sponsoring bipartisan ‘Made-In-America Flag’ bill

Marc Yacht: Some good news – Please!

Gary Stein: Symbols and cymbals light up Fourth of July

Despite Obama over-regulation, fireworks industry continues to take off

Marco Rubio, Chris Christie planning sleepover with the Mitt Romneys