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Enforcement of smoking ban should not come as surprise

Editorial: By a vote of 2,370,369 to 1,679,956, Ohioans said in November 2006 that they wanted smoking banned


As Mexico sinks deeper in its drug wars, U.S. should worry

Editorial: As Mexico sinks deeper in its drug wars, U.S. should worry Most Americans are preoccupied with the


Pennsylvania, Ohio link could benefit the Valley

Editorial: If there’s strength in numbers, then the Mahoning Valley should have the power to move mountains.


A tier worth crying over

Editorial: A tier worth crying over Nursing homes in Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been trying for


Obama’s troop pullout plan a reflection of reality in Iraq

Editorial: The anger expressed by many Democrats in Congress over President Barack Obama’s plan for the


General Motors still has its plan to rebuild the company

Editorial: General Motors still has its plan to rebuild the company People who have been eager to bury


Terrorist attack in Pakistan highlights challenge for U.S.

Editorial: The shaky government in Pakistan is shakier today in the wake of a brazen daylight terrorist ambush


9/11-era memos show lack of respect for Constitution

Editorial: 9/11-era memos show lack of respect for Constitution The release of nine memos drafted by Bush


Sheriff’s deputies pave way for across-the-board cuts

Editorial: Sheriff’s deputies in Mahoning County have earned the public’s goodwill for agreeing to wage


Obama will have to justify a budget deficit like no other

Editorial: Obama will have to justify a budget deficit like no other In his first budget, President Barack


Lt. Gov. Fisher could soon get chance to keep pledge

Editorial: When Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Lee I. Fisher, came to Youngstown earlier this month and pledged


Municipal court’s dilemma

Editorial: Municipal court’s dilemma Youngstown Municipal Court judges went through the motions of asking


Lawrence County panel shouldn’t just disappear

Editorial: In November 2007, the voters of Lawrence County said they wanted an independent commission to study


Toughest question ever of what is ‘age-appropriate’

Editorial: Toughest question ever of what is ‘age-appropriate’ There’s no question that the 11-year-old boy


Loose lips sink ... banks?

Editorial: The Anniston (Ala.) Star: These are unnerving times, especially in the banking industry. One slip of