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Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital

Editorial: Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital Even as China rejects demands by the


A blight grows in Brooklyn

Opinion: BROOKLYN — On Aug. 27, 1776, British forces routed George Washington’s novice army in the Battle of


ISRAEL

ISRAEL The Jerusalem Post, Dec. 29: Looking back from the perspective of more than three decades,


Iran pulls out the stops

Iran pulls out the stops New York Times: We are inspired by the bravery of Iranians who continue


Only in the Mahoning Valley

Opinion: In just about any other region of the country, the decision by General Motors Corp. to tie its


Top-viewed vindy.com stories offer distinction

Opinion: So what news most impacted you in 2009? Who was the biggest newsmaker for the year? Forget 2009;


Boardman’s financial crisis will confront new trustees

Editorial: The refusal by former Boardman Township trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto to sign a letter


Who’s getting bigger slices of pie?

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Economically, most Americans did not have a good decade. But some benefited greatly,


New York’s crime stats impressive

Opinion: New York City is only 93 miles north of Philadelphia. In terms of crime, they are worlds apart. New


There’s growing recognition of the needs of women vets

Opinion: There’s growing recognition of the needs of women vets EDITOR: Last Sunday, a letter from a


Contemplating the high cost that sometimes comes with paying the lowest price

Opinion: EDITOR: Wittenauer Pharmacy in Poland Village has closed. This has probably gone unnoticed by many


It ain’t broke, why fix it?

Opinion: It ain’t broke, why fix it? EDITOR: I just read where Allegiant Air is switching airports from


Zoning violations are no joke

Opinion: Zoning violations are no joke EDITOR: My father and mother bought property in Ellsworth Township


Nelson’s as guilty as Jim

Opinion: Nelson’s as guilty as Jim EDITOR Every article about Jim Traficant carries with it the


Enough Traficant already

Opinion: Enough Traficant already EDITOR: Things are not the best in our area, but do we have to suffer