Louisiana may be the first state in American to declare political bankruptcy.
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You know the economy is suffering when not a single politician will try to take credit for it.
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The next proposal to improve Missouri's public education system had better include provisions for first educating the public.
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Secretary of State James Baker's Arab-Israeli peace conference appears to be working. There hasn't been an invasion in the Middle East for two whole weeks.
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One drawback to the plan to improve Missouri's highways is it encourages travel by distant relatives.
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President Bush cancels some of his ceremonial trips abroad in order to devote more time and attention to domestic problems. George plans to increase his speeches accusing Democrats of traveling in circles.
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Frankly, we feel sorry for anyone who understands what's going on these days in Yugoslavia.
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M.U. Coach Bob Stull says he won't be defensive about his team's record. That's the best defense the fans have seen this season.
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