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May 10, 2012 – 1:46 pm | 4 Comments | 16 views

It should come as no surprise that the highly dysfunctional U.S. Senate was unable to reach a compromise on the so-called “Student Loan Bill”.  Although most lawmakers in both parties agree that extending the low 3.4% rate on federally subsided Stafford Loans would be a good thing, the disagreement comes on how the $6.0 billion cost would be funded.  As …

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Askcherlock Wishes You Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2011 – 10:28 am | 11 Comments | 3 views
Askcherlock Wishes You Happy Holidays!

This time of year is filled with so many emotions. The happiness of being with friends and family makes all the necessary work a labor of love. We at Askcherlock have much for which we are grateful. After some serious health scares that turned out to be all right, we are thankful for good health, and send prayers and good …

The Wake: In-Laws and Outlaws

August 2, 2011 – 3:33 pm | 8 Comments | 1 views
The Wake: In-Laws and Outlaws

Most of us have had to face the fact that sometimes our in-laws are not people we would have chosen. They are just part of the lottery ticket you draw when you are born into a family. There is something about funerals, or in my Irish family, Wakes, that bring out the best and worst in a family.
I recall the …

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