Robert Graham

Most Georgia voters are appalled by the realization that under state law, there is literally no limit on the value of gifts that a lobbyist can bestow upon a state legislator. And while many of those voters would prefer a limit of zero, as many other states have, they would accept a $100 gift limit as a compromise. Unfortunately, a lot of state legislators don’t see a $100 limit as a compromise. They see the very concept of a limit as an undeserved, media-driven attack on their God-given ...

LAST weekend saw periods of torrential rain right across the Province, however even the most extreme weather conditions don’t stop band processions, as was clearly illustrated with events going ahead in counties Down, Antrim and Tyrone. On Friday night the Loyal Sons of Benagh Flute were the hosts in Newry city, with an impressive 39 bands on parade to support the south Down band. As has been the pattern with the band to date, standards in musicianship, style and appearance, marching and ...