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As a member of our local Northern Pinellas County 9-12 Group, in Florida, we have held many demonstrations at a very busy street corner on Saturday mornings. The 9-12 Groups, first initiated by Glen Beck, have ignited like wild fires all around the nation as a way for like minded Americans to learn about their nation’s history and our governmental rights. The political pressure of the Tea Party and 9-12 groups on our more liberal thinking neighbors must be taking its toll as their totally unexplainable reactions to our signs is becoming more and more exaggerated. Can someone please explain...

BILOXI — President Barack Obama and two big name governors — one involved in a recent sex scandal and another who announced her resignation — may not attend the National Governors Association meetings here this week. But as several states are still without a 2010 budget, many will come seeking strategies for infrastructure, education, energy and information about the federal stimulus funds, emergency management and other issues, all of which will be highlighted at the conference. The convention begins Friday, but at the end of last week, NGA officials said they weren’t expecting Obama to attend. The commander-in-chief is always...