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Budget bill hikes our national debt

To the Editor:

I will fully admit that I voted for Donald Trump, and I do not regret it for one second, particularly given the alternative, which was more of the same absurd leftist public policies.

Veto override: Lawmakers expand funding for private school vouchers

Lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly voted last week to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and pass a mini budget bill that includes $463 million in funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Grant Program that provides voucher money for families with students attending private schools.

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Partner content: Filling Up with FIBER

One of the most underappreciated parts of some of the foods we eat is fiber. Fiber can:

• Make us feel more full and satisfied.

• Help with digestion and gut health.

• Reduce "bad" cholesterol

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Partner content: What Does “Local” Food Mean?

Often, I hear terms like “buy local” and “eat local foods”. But what does “local” mean? There is no legal definition of “local”, and it may depend on who is using this term and their personal opinion of what “local” means.

Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

Partner content: Treats to Satisfy the Craving for Sweets

You need a sweet treat but don't want to add too many calories or carbohydrates/sugar to your meals ...what can you do?

Here are 10 ideas to satisfy that craving without going overboard and that contain nutrients that will contribute to health more so than just having candy or a pastry:

Budget bill hikes our national debt

Veto override: Lawmakers expand funding for private school vouchers

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