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Thornberry says House health care bill not perfect, but beats Obamacare

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By BARBARA GREENUnited States Congressman Mac Thornberry came home to district 13 this week during a break from his Washington, D.C. duties and he hopes to talk with his constituents about an array of issues from health care to tax reform.
Thornberry made a brief stop in Bowie Monday and shared his thoughts about political activities during the last few months of the new administration.
The top issue for the House has been passage of the health care repeal and replace the American Health Care Act. This week Thornberry says he will be meeting with health insurers and businesses with concerns on the AHCA.
Thornberry was quick to say the House bill is “not perfect,” and he expects the Senate will make improvements, but adds it is “certainly better than Obamacare.”
“On average people on Obamacare saw their premiums go up 25 percent this year alone. Health insurance companies tell us it will go up next year and that is on top of deductibles of $7,000,” said the congressman.
One of the benefits of the new bill is premiums will go down and there will be more options.

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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