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Will Syria strengthen ties with West?

Opinion: DAMASCUS, Syria — There are signs, still faint but visible, that the strong ties between Syria and


Two physicians share views of challenges facing medical profession

Opinion: Reform driven by citizens, not lobbyists, would produce a better, less expensive system. By


License plates makeover ill-advised in a recession

Editorial: In politics, perception is reality — especially when it comes to the expenditure of taxpayer dollars


Memorial is back on course

Memorial is back on course Philadelphia Inquirer: It’s welcome news that the National Park Service


True to form, Traficant remains his own biggest fan

Editorial: True to form, Traficant remains his own biggest fan On Sunday, any number of churches in the


Remembering the village that raised her child

Opinion: When our daughter leaves for college, she will be taking with her 507 people. That is the number of


Reform bills would be great for the business of health care

Opinion: Have you noticed how none of the big health-care business special interests is running any negative


Let’s reset the tone of health-care debate

Opinion: Far too often in our nation’s policy-making process, we allow ourselves to get caught up in the


Pay attention to the possible impact

Opinion: The most important thing about what anyone says are not the words themselves but the credibility of


Letter was a clunker

Opinion: Letter was a clunker EDITOR: A letter that appeared in The Vindicator, Aug. 25 from a


Leave it as you found it

Opinion: Leave it as you found it EDITOR: I had the pleasure of attending one of the area’s band shows


Science and economics clash over moon, Mars exploration

Minot (N.D.) Daily New: Should the United States continue space exploration with a plan to return to


Notable and Quotable

Opinion: “There was absolutely no wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Merriman. He essentially was doing what was


Afghans must have faith in deadly airstrike probe

Editorial: Last week’s air attack by U.S. fighter jets that killed up to 70 people, including many civilians,


GOP’s stance on health care is puzzling

Opinion: Let me define my position on health care for all Americans by saying that I am neither a Democrat