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4 days ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
I received an email from Rep. Greg Murphy last week regarding passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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1 week ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
Did you know that after accusing the Biden administration of politicizing the Justice Department, President Trump is allowing its lawyers to do just that by prosecuting legislators? Here are some other items worth knowing: The House and Senate have combined to pass only five bills this session, and the president, in just over 100 days, has signed 150 executive orders with numerous provisions. The courts, including the Supreme Court, have overruled 200 of those provisions in 128 different cases.
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1 week ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
My years dedicated to patient care have provided a deep understanding of the profound impact obesity has on individuals' lives, extending far beyond the numbers on a scale. I've witnessed first hand the struggles patients face, from debilitating physical limitations and chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease to the emotional toll of stigma and reduced quality of life.
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1 week ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
My years dedicated to patient care have provided a deep understanding of the profound impact obesity has on individuals' lives, extending far beyond the numbers on a scale. I've witnessed first hand the struggles patients face, from debilitating physical limitations and chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease to the emotional toll of stigma and reduced quality of life.
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1 week ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
I also feel pride when seeing our American flag flying freely in an appropriate setting, symbolizing our country, our shared history and ideals of democracy and freedom. Not so much if it is used as a sales gimmick or a publicity stunt or an expression of personal ego or for personal gain, by anyone, anywhere. That is a disrespectful use of our meaningful symbol. Bobby Burns can be reached at [email protected] and 329-9572.
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1 week ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
"I mark, as a general tendency of all men, a continual and untiring desire for power and more power, which ceases only at death. The reason for this lies not in the more intense pleasure that is expected, but in the fact that power can only be secured by seeking still more power." Thomas Hobbes I attended U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy's telephone town hall meeting on Monday, May 5. It was well organized, informational and Dr. Murphy respectfully answered a wide variety of concerns.
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2 weeks ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
On March 3 two American military heroes were insulted. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of Fort Moore, Georgia, back to Fort Benning, after Cpl. Fred Benning, a decorated Army veteran of World War I. This naming conflict began two years ago, when a federal commission was tasked with recommending new titles for nine southern Army installations named after Confederate generals.
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2 weeks ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
I read Teresa Hopkins' letter ("Flag a glorious sight," Public Forum, May 17) about how proud she feels when she sees the American flag. But honestly, it made me feel kind of sad, because I don't feel that same pride anymore. I used to. I used to see the flag and feel inspired - like it stood for freedom, justice and real democracy. Even when returning from trips to our good friend Canada, I felt comfort seeing our flag again.
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2 weeks ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
An active shooter at Florida State University on April 17 created chaos across the entire campus, resulting in two people killed and five injured. Despite the tragedy of this event, it stood out because the first four months of 2025 have seen the number of high-profile firearm events plummet. The Gun Violence Archive defines as "mass murder" firearm shootings resulting in four or more people killed, excluding the shooter.
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2 weeks ago | 
reflector.com | Bobby Burns
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis is in a dispute with Greenville City Council over the giant flag and pole at the dealership on Red Banks Road. Lemonis flies this giant flag at each of his establishments due to his love for America and those who fought for her. (See Fox News video: Camping World CEO: The flags aren't coming down.)Lemonis, a legal immigrant, displays the flag as a show of respect and honor for our great country.
