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CANADA

CANADA The Toronto Star, Toronto, Jan. 27: When U.S. President Barack Obama visits Ottawa in the


Superintendents act as if school funds belong to them

Opinion: Superintendents act as if school funds belong to them EDITOR: I love it when I see


Y’town needs a new ‘court’

Opinion: A half century ago, when Youngstown was justifiably the center of the Mahoning Valley universe, when


Redefining a calamity

Editorial: Redefining a calamity The same week that Gov. Ted Strickland talked about the need to expand


Silence wasn’t golden for Blagojevich

Opinion: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Rod Blagojevich’s tragic reign as governor of Illinois came to a spectacular and


Veteran congressman braces for implosion

Opinion: WASHINGTON — “Recidivism” is Rep. Jim Cooper’s laconic explanation of why he, although only 54, has


Number of hungry kids in Ohio remains high

Editorial: As Gov. Ted Strickland was detailing the economic challenges confronting Ohio during his State of


Obama shuns stale debate on abortion

Opinion: BOSTON — It must be the world’s longest-running game of ideological ping-pong. In 1984, Ronald


Next Mexican ambassador must be high priority

Next Mexican ambassador must be high priority Dallas Morning News: President Barack Obama’s agenda


Veteran legislator offers newbies advice

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Ronald Gerberry has been around for quite a few State of the State speeches. “This


Don’t panic about your 401(k) losses

Opinion: NEW YORK — When big public companies slash payroll, no stock seems safe. The current bear market is


“We want to be part of the international community. I think Hamas has no interest now to

Opinion: “We want to be part of the international community. I think Hamas has no interest now to increase


First Daughterz for sale

First Daughterz for sale Chicago Tribune: A couple of years ago, when former Atlanta Falcons


Even in troubled times, Strickland forges ahead

Editorial: Even in troubled times, Strickland forges ahead Gov. Ted Strickland earned extra credit Wednesday


World financial leaders asking ‘Why?’

Opinion: DAVOS, Switzerland — This year’s gathering of the world’s financial and political elite at the World