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Political power struggle always in play | RICH ELFERS
How much power does any U.S. president have in affecting domestic issues versus the power he can exercise…
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The limits of executive power | Politics in Focus
How much power does any U.S. president have in affecting domestic issues versus the power he can exercise…
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Cultural attitudes set low-performing American students behind the curve | Politics in Focus
How does teaching international high school students differ from teaching Americans of the same age? I retired from…
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Educated parenting the key to educated children | Rich Elfers
Would you like to know how to have a child who does well in school? According to an…
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For-profit medical industry bleeding patients dry | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Time Magazine’s March 4 cover notes that a 1.5 cent acetaminophen tablet costs 10,000 times that much in…
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Placing blame for health costs | Rich Elfers
Time Magazine’s March 4 cover notes that a 1.5 cent acetaminophen tablet costs 10,000 times that much in…
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Do fairy tale beginnings do harm in the long run of a relationship? | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Why do couples so often dress better, bring flowers, hold the chair, open the door for the love…
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Quality candidates a good sign | Rich Elfers
I watched with avid interest and some surprise as seven candidates vied for the Enumclaw City Council seat…
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Good government comes from caring and competence | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
I watched with avid interest and some surprise as seven candidates vied for the Enumclaw City Council seat…
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Lack of Wall Street prosecutions are a travesty | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Approximately 4.5 years have passed since the 2008 economic meltdown. It is estimated that $12 trillion were lost…
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McCleary decision put state lawmakers on notice | Richard Elfers’ Politics in Focus
The McCleary versus the state of Washington decision of Jan. 5, 2012, set the stage. According to the…
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Different tactics expanded U.S. | Rich Elfers
When I teach American history to international students, I want to make sure they learn how the United…
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The many faces of American expansion | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
When I teach American history to international students, I want to make sure they learn how the United…