
Chamber hosts legislative breakfast
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Winter Legislative Breakfast at The Legacy at North Augusta (1410-A North Augusta Street, Staunton) on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 8-9:30 a.m.

The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Winter Legislative Breakfast at The Legacy at North Augusta (1410-A North Augusta Street, Staunton) on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 8-9:30 a.m.

“Never say never” is an old admonition that suggests we do not know what the future holds that might predict our future actions. In the political arena especially there are so many changing currents that it is most difficult to predict one’s future action.

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Career politicians in the U.S. Congress are quick to reach out to voters around election time. This is natural since it is the voters who will determine who gets elected. However, these politicians are continuously reaching out to special interests who supply the large amounts of money needed to run a successful campaign. So, the…
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