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Obama hits the right notes in speech before Congress

Editorial: When President Barack Obama was pushing through his economic stimulus package, the tone of the White


Dow Jones industrial average is more than a number

Editorial: Dow Jones industrial average is more than a number Most Americans may not know much about the Dow


Will high-speed trains zip by Mahoning Valley?

Editorial: There’s a lot of talks these days in Columbus and Washington about trains, but the Mahoning Valley


Pavlik fight delivers a punch that’s good for the area

Editorial: Pavlik fight delivers a punch that’s good for the area It’s official; 7,228 fans can’t be wrong.


Trim now or chop later

Editorial: Trim now or chop later Some public officials are trying to keep up, others are lagging behind and


Valley’s policing initiatives can benefit from stimulus

Editorial: A month ago, we decried the absence of federal funding for law enforcement programs, such as the


Pakistan’s bows to Taliban; sets a dangerous precedent

Editorial: Last Sunday night, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was on 60 Minutes, CBS-TV’s news magazine


As uninsured drivers grow, a crackdown is needed

Editorial: As uninsured drivers grow, a crackdown is needed An Associated Press story reports that one of the


Robert Pegues, 1936-2009; a scholar and a gentleman

Editorial: If ever there was a man who spoke softly but carried a big stick, it was Dr. Robert L. Pegues —

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General Motors presents a plan worth implementing

Editorial: General Motors presents a plan worth implementing For some, the suggestion that General Motors


Sudan’s murderous leader must answer for his deeds

Editorial: If President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan is allow to ignore a warrant for his arrest issued by


Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship

Editorial: Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship The stimulus bill that President Barack Obama


Lead paint suit dismissal puts Youngstown in bind

Editorial: The decision by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to voluntarily dismiss the state’s lead paint


A break for the unrepentant

Editorial: A break for the unrepentant Robert Morehead, the former Columbiana County health commissioner who


Another crucial step taken toward V&M Star expansion

Editorial: The city of Youngstown will borrow $5 million to buy land for the proposed expansion of V&M Star