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Scare tactics do disservice to debate on health care

Opinion: Scare tactics do disservice to debate on health care EDITOR: One often finds factual errors and


Trim now or chop later

Editorial: Trim now or chop later Some public officials are trying to keep up, others are lagging behind and


Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay

Opinion: Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: The Lincoln Park Bridge in Youngstown


A new approach is needed

Opinion: Why is the Obama administration’s plan to revamp the U.S. approach to national security drawing


Make the GOPers beg for stimulus

Opinion: Ohio stands to receive $8.2 billion from the stimulus package passed by Congress — with no


Valley’s policing initiatives can benefit from stimulus

Editorial: A month ago, we decried the absence of federal funding for law enforcement programs, such as the


Time’s right for local reform

Opinion: The red ink facing our local governments across the 16 counties of Northeast Ohio is staggering: U


A revolution in printing

Opinion: EDITOR: Since we are being told that our economic problem can be solved by spending another few


America needs leaders who will do more than talk

Opinion: EDITOR: was intrigued by Star Parker’s reference to “Uncle Sam’s Plantation” in her Feb. 8


Team Pavlik thrives on unofficial structure

Opinion: With these next words, one person is already upset with this story. John D’Altorio. If you don’t


Pursuing lead-paint lawsuit wasn’t in Ohio’s best interest

Opinion: Pursuing lead-paint lawsuit wasn’t in Ohio’s best interest EDITOR: I write in response to last


Chronicles of wasted time

Scripps Howard: It seems almost quaint now. In 1964, the FBI mounted a substantial investigation to


Pakistan’s bows to Taliban; sets a dangerous precedent

Editorial: Last Sunday night, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was on 60 Minutes, CBS-TV’s news magazine


Obama confronts polarized Congress

Opinion: Both sides seem pleased with their performances in the first big battle of the Obama presidency.


A wood chipper? Not for a true lumberjack

Opinion: During one of my morning walks, I saw a tree removal crew working on my neighbor’s huge maple trees.