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Pro-military lawmakers put to test by Rep. Ryan

Editorial: We aren’t suggesting that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, had an ulterior motive when he


Disappearance of $6.6 billion in Iraq can’t be shrugged off

Editorial: It didn’t take long for an Iraqi government official to raise the stakes in the great mystery of the


With withdrawal of troops set to begin next month, Afghans must be prepared to take over

Editorial: President Obama was speaking to two audiences when he addressed the nation Wednesday night about


Let the Cruze lead the way in race to top fuel efficiency

Editorial: Flash back to 1961: Fifty years ago last month, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy stood before a


Rep. Weiner’s resignation best thing for the country

Editorial: Democrat Anthony Weiner had to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives — but not because


In aftermath of Warren fire, lessons emerge for all of us

Editorial: Shock and anguish continue to envelop the city of Warren and the entire Mahoning Valley as funerals


Mahoning County’s treasurer should seek special state audit

Editorial: Daniel Yemma was sworn in last week as Mahoning County treasurer against the backdrop of his


Pakistan can redeem itself by going after al-Zawahiri

Editorial: Rather than trying to punish their countrymen who provided the United States with information about


Scrappers bring many assets, no fears as Season 13 begins

Editorial: Scrappers bring many assets, no fears as Season 13 begins The mighty Mahoning Valley Scrappers


Return of V-GRIP sends a message to criminals

Editorial: There are persistent reports that some Mahoning Valley criminal gangs have Facebook pages through


Delay in releasing emails fed suspicion about Palin

Editorial: When Sarah Palin burst onto the national political scene in 2008 as Republican John McCain’s vice


Can the region’s Class of 2011 rise above all the challenges?

Editorial: Two common threads woven throughout The Vindicator’s extensive coverage of high school graduations


William Swanston’s estate will benefit Campbell’s kids

Editorial: We can imagine that William Swanston would be pleased and proud. No one knows, of course.


What sacrifices are YSU’s faculty and staff making?

Editorial: Before the board of trustees of Youngstown State University slaps another 3.5 percent tuition


Inspiring principal leaves legacy at Cardinal Mooney

Editorial: Cardinal Mooney High School on Youngstown’s South Side has stood as a proud beacon of quality