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Mideast not only tinderbox that could cause a flareup

Editorial: While all eyes are on the Middle East where Israel has responded with deadly force to rocket attacks


Blagojevich proves himself a master of dirty politics

Editorial: Blagojevich proves himself a master of dirty politics The tape recordings of a foul-mouthed


Valley residents have reason for some optimism this year

Editorial: Although the Mahoning Valley bid farewell to 2008 with a sigh of relief, given the collapsing


This is not a good time to pursue a life of crime

Editorial: This is not a good time to pursue a life of crime Seventy-five years ago, times were tough and the


U.N.’s call for cease-fire in Middle East should be heeded

Editorial: U.N.’s call for cease-fire in Middle East should be heeded Israel has a right to defend itself


Obama raises the bar on economic stimulus

Editorial: First, President-elect Barack Obama let it be known that the billions of dollars he intends to spend


Time to move forward

Editorial: Time to move forward Eminent domain elicits a knee-jerk reaction from some people who see it as an


Democrats will be blamed if Congress takes pay hike

Editorial: President-elect Barack Obama, who based his campaign on a promise to change the culture of politics


Political novice in Senate won’t have luxury of time

Editorial: State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty Township, D-32nd, soon-to-be minority leader, is unwavering in


The First Christmas

Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the


Merry Christmas and ...

Editorial: Merry Christmas and ... ’Tis the season. The season of Christmas, which we acknowledge by


Dann asked for it

Editorial: Dann asked for it To hear former Atty. Gen. Marc Dann tell the story, he is the victim of an


Yes, Virginia

Editorial: Yes, Virginia EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared


Youngstown mayor justified in blasting funding decision

Editorial: Youngstown mayor justified in blasting funding decision It should come as no surprise to Gov. Ted


Change at the top is first step toward redirecting the SEC

Editorial: Change at the top is first step toward redirecting the SEC The best thing that can be said about