And New York needs no explanation. I mean, if you come from Sandusky, Ohio or West New York, New Jersey, read more

And New York needs no explanation. I mean, if you come from Sandusky, Ohio or West New York, New Jersey, you have to start explaining.

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try read more

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try to lead by example when at all possible.

When you're in Washington and voting, you don't have the one-on-one interaction with your constituents that you do when you read more

When you're in Washington and voting, you don't have the one-on-one interaction with your constituents that you do when you are in the district working out of the district office. You can do phone calls and letters and things like that (in Washington), but you can do one-on-one things in the district.

Our hearts go out to the families of those little girls. It's a terrible, terrible tragedy. Whether you know the read more

Our hearts go out to the families of those little girls. It's a terrible, terrible tragedy. Whether you know the family or not, it affects the whole community.

In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.

In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.

Gary Pruitt is the best young executive in the group. Right now, I have a hard time getting institutional investors read more

Gary Pruitt is the best young executive in the group. Right now, I have a hard time getting institutional investors interested in McClatchy, frankly. But with this merger, McClatchy becomes the most interesting name in the group. It goes from an interesting little niche story to a major story.

That kid came out of no where to make that play on the passed ball. I thought Taylor could score read more

That kid came out of no where to make that play on the passed ball. I thought Taylor could score on that. On the relay throw, they needed a perfect one to throw him out and they made the play. You have to force the other team to make that play.

I'm just really excited about it, and I think it needs to be started in the early grades.

I'm just really excited about it, and I think it needs to be started in the early grades.

At the start of the year, I pray for the happiness of the Japanese people and peace in the world.

At the start of the year, I pray for the happiness of the Japanese people and peace in the world.