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11/14/11--00:46: Our View: Compromise for physicians won't work (chan 1844746)

The Obama administration is protecting physicians who commit serial acts of malpractice, at the expense of the public's right to know about their misdeeds.

11/15/11--02:11: Our View: Caltrans has coasted too long (chan 1844746)

Once it is rebuilt, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be a majestic structure that should give all Californians a deep sense of pride.

11/18/11--05:40: Our View: Retirement tiger hard to tame (chan 1844746)

In a new report, the legislative analyst's office generally gives Gov. Jerry Brown's 12-point pension reform plan decent marks, calling it "a bold starting point for legislative deliberations."

11/18/11--05:40: Our View: Borrowing binge is risky (chan 1844746)

Leaders at California's redevelopment agencies may sincerely believe they are helping local residents. Some of their projects are worth protecting.

11/18/11--15:40: Our View: Merced's patriotism, pride still strong (chan 1844746)

Castle Air Force Base closed 16 years ago. But the patriotism and pride in our military is as strong as ever. Witness the many events all over the county on 11/11/11.

11/19/11--01:36: Our View: High-speed rail running on risky future (chan 1844746)

California's high-speed rail plans took an indirect hit earlier this week when Congress voted to eliminate federal funding that would have delivered $8 billion in 2012 and $53 billion over six years.

11/21/11--00:30: Our View: High court health care verdict crucial (chan 1844746)

The health-care overhaul was the signature achievement of President Barack Obama and the then-majority Democratic Congress in 2010. But you'd never know. Supporters appeared to be running away from the health-care law during the 2010 election -- and nothing since has changed that impression.

11/22/11--01:08: Our View: State court was right to hear backers (chan 1844746)

The California Supreme Court got it right by allowing the backers of Proposition 8 to proceed with their legal appeals defending the ban on gay marriage.

11/23/11--03:44: Our View: Committee sunk by partisanship (chan 1844746)

It isn't a shocker that the congressional "supercommittee" failed to come up with a big, bipartisan deficit reduction deal. It's disheartening nonetheless.

11/24/11--00:40: Our View: Many reasons to give thanks this year (chan 1844746)

In September of 1620, just over 100 passengers set journey for the New World on the Mayflower. They settled in Plymouth at the end of December, where they met cold, hunger and sickness. Nearly half of them died. Despite their hardship, they found reasons to be thankful — and that is what we celebrate still today.

11/25/11--03:34: Our View: Should UC Davis chancellor resign (chan 1844746)

Justifiably angry over use of pepper spray on protesters, many in the UC Davis community -- alumni, teachers and students -- are calling on Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi to resign.

11/25/11--03:34: Our View: Shop till you drop -- locally (chan 1844746)

It's Black Friday, the unofficial start of the annual commercial craziness known as the holiday shopping season.

11/26/11--01:17: Our View: Adams should resign or face recall (chan 1844746)

Karen Adams should no longer serve the residents of Merced County, whether in an appointed or elected capacity.

11/28/11--00:40: Our View: Keep driving toward goal of 54.5 mpg (chan 1844746)

Since the 1960s California has led the nation on emission standards for passenger cars.

11/29/11--01:09: Our View: Knee-jerk reactions do not help (chan 1844746)

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has offered a reasonable immigration idea that could be the beginning of a serious conversation about how this nation handles the politically complex problem of resolving the status of millions of undocumented residents.

11/29/11--21:48: Our View: UC students acted with dignity (chan 1844746)

We congratulate both Merced students and the University of California Board of Regents for how they acted in our city this week.

12/01/11--00:17: Our View: The buck stops with judge (chan 1844746)

Kudos to U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff for speaking the truth: Some corporate behemoths in this country are getting away with only a slap on the wrist for egregious wrongdoing.

12/01/11--21:06: Our View: Judge's new job a bad move (chan 1844746)

Of all the federal judges who have recently presided in this state, none has had more impact on water issues than U.S. District Court Judge Oliver W. Wanger of Fresno.

12/01/11--21:12: Our View: More initiatives on the way (chan 1844746)

The way things are starting to shape up, the November ballot could be a demolition derby of well-intentioned, duplicative and incompatible tax reform initiatives.

12/03/11--01:50: Our View: County residents help needy (chan 1844746)

We may be in tough economic times, but dozens of examples show how Mercedians are stepping up to help one another during and after the holidays.

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