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New ‘Buy American’ provision still bad

Opinion: The conventional wisdom is that the “Buy American” provision that the U.S. Congress passed Friday


Democrats undercut aid for U.S. workers

Opinion: With all the hoopla over greasy pork being stuffed into President Barack Obama’s near trillion-


“I think it would be in the best interest of the state if he resigned because I don’t

Opinion: “I think it would be in the best interest of the state if he resigned because I don’t think the


Good lighting is key for city to put its best foot forward

Opinion: Good lighting is key for city to put its best foot forward EDITOR: During this weekend, the eyes


Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship

Editorial: Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship The stimulus bill that President Barack Obama


“The whole sky was lit up orange. All the sudden, there was a big bang ... .”

Opinion: “The whole sky was lit up orange. All the sudden, there was a big bang ... .” Bob Dworak Who


Let seniors keep their private insurance

Opinion: One of the most important issues policy-makers will need to address when they debate health-care


Obama moving in the right direction

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It’s a dull, boring and utterly wimpish word, “moderate.” An equally tiresome one, and


DENMARK

DENMARK Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten, Viby, Feb. 10: Charles Darwin was born 200 years ago ... and


West can beat North Korea with information

Opinion: President Obama has named a special envoy for the Middle East and another for South Asia. The


Ohio’s prison system gets close scrutiny

Opinion: COLUMBUS — The state is strapped for money, so the powers that be are pushing to release some crooks


Another icon falls

Another icon falls Philadelphia Inquirer: Again, it’s been revealed that another one of the


Rendell creative with gambling

Opinion: There are at least 17,000 illegal poker machines operating in Pennsylvania, and Gov. Ed Rendell


A decision on Pilgrim church is pending

Opinion: In light of recent news reports and other discussions in the community, I would like to clarify


Lead paint suit dismissal puts Youngstown in bind

Editorial: The decision by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to voluntarily dismiss the state’s lead paint