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MORE NEWS opinion Editorials Columnists Editorials OUR VIEW: Elected officials must be responsible with taxpayer money Read Story Pacific Daily News Pacific Daily News Quick Links Submit a Letter to The Editor Share Your News Share Your Photos Headlines Updated 7:26 p.m. ChST Grid List Editorials OUR VIEW: AG must work with leaders to rightly implement medical pot OUR VIEW: AG must work with leaders to rightly implement medical pot The Attorney General's office must work closely with Adelup and the Legislature before legalizing medical marijuana. Editorials 1 day, 4 hours ago Opinion Continue to support tourism, GVB's pursuit to making Guam better home Continue to support tourism, GVB's pursuit to making Guam better home It’s truly a great time to visit Guam and we want our community to feel excited and proud of what’s to come. Opinion 1 day, 3 hours ago News POLL: Do you agree with the proposed changes to the public school calendar? POLL: Do you agree with the proposed changes to the public school calendar? POLL: Do you agree with the proposed changes to the public school calendar? News 5 hours, 52 minutes ago Editorials OUR VIEW: GovGuam isn't ready to take over solid waste operations OUR VIEW: GovGuam isn't ready to take over solid waste operations Federal court must reject GovGuam’s plans and allow the receiver to continue to be in charge of solid waste operations. Editorials 2 days, 2 hours ago Columnists Nonprofit case: Obamacare vs. religious freedom Nonprofit case: Obamacare vs. religious freedom Of the 13 federal circuit courts, eight have upheld the ACA notification requirements and one has ruled against them. Columnists 2 days, 1 hour ago Opinion Rodriguez: GMH won't be fully privatized Rodriguez: GMH won't be fully privatized It is important to realize there are stark differences between full privatization and a public private partnership. Opinion 2 days, 1 hour ago Editorials OUR VIEW: Citizens must be an active part of their government OUR VIEW: Citizens must be an active part of their government Our government is truly one that’s of, by and for the people — but only if you choose to be involved. Editorials 3 days, 1 hour ago Opinion McNinch: Bigger issues than pay raises McNinch: Bigger issues than pay raises If certain people want to push for a vote to address pay raises, let them run for senator. Opinion 3 days, 1 hour ago Opinion Morrison: Compensation has been politicized Morrison: Compensation has been politicized Guam voters should have to approve raises for elected officials. Opinion 3 days, 5 hours ago Opinion Voters should roll back raises Voters should roll back raises Have the public do the right thing when the senators refuse to do so. Opinion 3 days, 5 hours ago Editorials OUR VIEW: University commendable in forwarding regional cancer research OUR VIEW: University commendable in forwarding regional cancer research The University of Guam and its president, Robert Underwood, should be commended for efforts to research cancer. Editorials 3 days, 23 hours ago Opinion Thanks for helping with Rainbows Run Walk for Youth 2016 Thanks for helping with Rainbows Run Walk for Youth 2016 Thanks to all who made Rainbows 3.5-mile Run Walk for Youth 2016 a success. Opinion 4 days ago Opinion Voice of the People Voice of the People Government should keep its hands out of our pockets Opinion 3 days, 23 hours ago Editorials OUR VIEW: Take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime OUR VIEW: Take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime Kudos to the brave residents in Merizo who aided their neighbor Joseph Park, who owns the Papa Niyoc store. Editorials 5 days ago Opinion Perez: One island with liberty and justice for some Perez: One island with liberty and justice for some Guam has problems with all three branches of government — legislative, executive and judiciary. Opinion 5 days ago Editorials OUR VIEW: Land agency fixes must go through Superior Court OUR VIEW: Land agency fixes must go through Superior Court The Department of Land Management needs to follow the proper procedures when it handles land records. Editorials 6 days ago Columnists FestPac will be success with all of us working together FestPac will be success with all of us working together It's only natural that much media attention is focused on Festival of Pacific Arts planning. Columnists 5 days ago Columnists Guam voters are stepping up Guam voters are stepping up The voters of Guam have been silent or simply compliant for far too long. Columnists 6 days ago Editorials OUR VIEW: Improvements to voter registration, elections needed OUR VIEW: Improvements to voter registration, elections needed Elected officials and our government should do their part by clearing obstacles to the ballot box. Editorials 1 week ago Opinion OUR VIEW: Tips help authorities apprehend suspects, keeping island safe OUR VIEW: Tips help authorities apprehend suspects, keeping island safe Thanks to an anonymous tip to police this weekend, authorities apprehended a burglary suspect at Wettengel Elementary School as he was allegedly trying to flee the scene. Opinion 1 week, 1 day ago Opinion GovGuam solid waste financial plan fair to current, future taxpayers GovGuam solid waste financial plan fair to current, future taxpayers I hope we can convince the judge to support GovGuam's financing plan for solid waste operations. Opinion 1 week, 1 day ago Editorials OUR VIEW: Kudos to all those who make Special Olympics possible OUR VIEW: Kudos to all those who make Special Olympics possible “Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Editorials 1 week, 2 days ago Opinion Pay raise initiative is distraction on election ballot Pay raise initiative is distraction on election ballot Placing pay raises for elected officials on the ballot as an initiative is not necessary and is a wasteful expenditure. Opinion 1 week, 2 days ago Opinion Voice of the People Voice of the People Rodriguez is not serving people with GMH plan; clergy needs to confront archbishop. Opinion 1 week, 1 day ago Columnists Drug Court is second chance to change behavior pattern Drug Court is second chance to change behavior pattern Guam's Drug Court offers a second chance to many who are caught up in the underworld of drug abuse. Columnists 1 week, 2 days ago Editorials OUR VIEW: GovGuam still a long way from being open, transparent OUR VIEW: GovGuam still a long way from being open, transparent Our government must be open and transparent to the people, and it's up to our elected officials to ensure that. Editorials 1 week, 3 days ago Opinion Follow the Sunshine Law, disclose public records Follow the Sunshine Law, disclose public records Sunshine Law “unlocks” GovGuam “doors” so that you can see public records. 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