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Guest Column
JOAN FUSCO
      When my father started his career in the 1950s, it was generally assumed he would have health benefits funded by his employer for the remainder of his life. But as retirement approached, those benefits all but disappeared, with health care one of his largest monthly expenses.
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Coda
Singing 'Danny Boy' will ruin your St. Paddy's Day
GREG BEAN
      Growing up in a solidly Scots-Irish family meant St. Paddy's Day was pretty special. We never celebrated Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25 to honor our Scots side, because that involves haggis if you're a traditionalist.
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Red State/Blue State
Is it time to put the fat cats on a profit diet?
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
      A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
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