Opinion and Editorial

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School lunch program needs a stimulus

Opinion: Tens of billions of dollars in public money to Bank of America and Citigroup. About $170 billion


U.S. aid to Gaza would likely rearm terrorists

Opinion: WASHINGTON — “Fool me once,” the old saying goes, “shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” During


Even in difficult times there are alternatives to abortion

Opinion: Even in difficult times there are alternatives to abortion EDITOR: I found the Associated Press


GOP’s Steele is more in tune with the times than his critics

GOP’s Steele is more in tune with the times than his critics The Anniston (Ala.) Star, on the new


This is a time for global action

Opinion: WASHINGTON — We are living through a time of global economic challenges that cannot be met by half


Thunder in the Valley deserves larger fan base

Editorial: Thunder in the Valley deserves larger fan base The start of spring in the Mahoning Valley brings


Don’t drive away these immigrants

Opinion: A key measure of the nation’s economic health is its ability to attract capital, not only the


This is America’s war, not Obama’s

Opinion: One frequently reads and hears that Afghanistan has become “Obama’s war.” The implication by many


Taliban gets hands on some U.S. aid

Opinion: FARAH, Afghanistan — Mirahmad, who like many Afghans uses only one name, was delighted when he


Comparing a world without autism with the world today

Opinion: Comparing a world without autism with the world today EDITOR: April is Autism Awareness month.


Don’t rush on the banks

Don’t rush on the banks Kansas City Star: When it comes to regulating banks, the U.S. government


Obama’s support for Detroit was a rattling clunker

Editorial: Obama’s support for Detroit was a rattling clunker Autoworkers gave President Barack Obama strong


Bail out consumers from high bank overdraft fees

Opinion: Who in their right mind would want to pay an extra $27 for a $2 cup of coffee? Probably not many


Get credit flowing by building confidence

Opinion: By any standard I’ve observed over the course of my 55-year career in finance, stock market values


A rookie can lose more than games

Opinion: Someone once said that, for every rookie you have on your starting team in the National Football