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Valley isn’t being stimulated adequately

Opinion: Over the past few weeks I, and other reporters, have received e-mails from the White House and the


A time for charity — now

Opinion: Charity begins at home, though Princeton ethicist Peter Singer argues it should travel much farther


Using tax policy as a weapon is illegal

Opinion: Beyond possibly being unconstitutional, the House vote to tax bonuses given to selected folks whose


Madrassas in Pakistan teach value of death

Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — The school seemed normal enough at first. “For a year, they gave us religious


Is financial crisis the revenge of nerds?

Opinion: Last week we read a lot about those guys at AIG who were paid $165 million in bonuses largely


Pope redeems self in Africa by taking on corrupt leaders

Editorial: After sparking global condemnation for his rejection of the use of condoms in the fight against the


Order restores FOIA integrity

Miami Herald: President Barack Obama took a long step forward last week to fulfill a promise of


Quotable

Opinion: “AIG highlights broad failures of our financial system. We must ensure that our country never faces


Honesty is at a premium

Opinion: Honesty is at a premium EDITOR: This is a sad and fearful time for me, as it is for many of my


Border war in Mexico fueled by U.S. guns

Opinion: When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Mexico this week to discuss the drug-related violence


Initial reaction favorable to Treasury’s credit plan

Editorial: Initial reaction favorable to Treasury’s credit plan Polls show Americans are clearly fed up with


Rationale for Cuba embargo still strong

Opinion: Travel agencies that do business with Cuba are about to make a killing. When the Bush


How should public anger be channeled?

Opinion: One of the more familiar sayings in politics is “don’t get angry, get even.” The anger caused by


You can depend on Detroit

Los Angeles Times: Quick, which car brand do you suppose buyers report as being the most dependable


Quotable

Opinion: “I applaud the employees who are returning the bonuses. I think they are being responsive to the