Advance Morning News for Saturday
It's Saturday, October 19, 2024, and today's stories include a look at Project 2025 and healthcare, movie reviews for Halloween (Part II), and the best of the week.
WEEKEND OPINION: Project 2025 and Healthcare
By Jay Brock
GUEST COLUMNIST
The vast majority of Americans understand how dysfunctional our health insurance system is. After all, across the nation three-fourths of Americans worry whether they’ll be able to afford to pay their medical bills if they get sick. As we are now in the final stages of a presidential campaign, Jay Brock takes a look at what the candidates are saying about this issue.
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History, Horror, and Hollywood
History can be a rich canvas for the art of horror filmmaking. Many great horror stories have historical settings based on the specific time periods in which they were written. For example, Frankenstein, Dracula, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were penned in the 19th century and reflect the eras in which they took place.
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The Best-read Stories of the Week
Education
ANALYSIS: Superintendent's Safety Push, Budget Process Highlight Spotsylvania School Board Meeting
King George School Board Appoints Candidate to Fill Vacant Seat
History
History Thursday: Henry Deane & the Domestic Architecture of African Americans
Transportation
Bridge Replacement Planned on U.S. 1
Commentary
COMMENTARY: Civility Begins with the Tough Discussions
OPINION: Will Fredericksburg Hear Its Residents ... - FXBG Advance
Local Interest
A Free Thanksgiving Meal, No Questions Asked
Virginia's FOIA Law Does Not Require Lawsuits to be Served with Process
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