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“Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election. But that doesn’t mean we don’t

Opinion: “Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want it to have


Shhh, but there’s corruption in Iraq

Opinion: When the nation’s military leaders met with President Obama last week to discuss Iraq, I hope they


Taxpayers foot the bill for billions in unearned bonuses

Editorial: Taxpayers foot the bill for billions in unearned bonuses In the final days of the last Congress,


The Feds offer and we are willing to accept

Opinion: John Stossel sends his apologies. He feels bad about letting the American people foot the bill to


Fiscal responsibility? Not in Congress

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Days before becoming responsible, in the eyes of a public fixated on the presidency,


BRITAIN

BRITAIN The Independent, London, Jan. 20: The long transition between an American election and the


Obama’s healthy dose of tough love

Opinion: Our new president has asked us a question. It took him exactly 15 minutes. The question: What kind


New standard in place for freedom of information

New standard in place for freedom of information Seattle Times: On his first full day in the Oval


It takes courage to be a leech?

Opinion: “Today we agreed to put to rest a series of events that was unbecoming of the leadership of the


Webb on right track with proposal for four-day week

Opinion: Webb on right track with proposal for four-day week EDITOR: Each day, as everyday citizens


Commissioners should be making decisions that affect taxpayers and downtown businesses

Opinion: EDITOR: Who’s running Mahoning County anyway? George Tablack has been immersed in Mahoning


Strickland shows leadership in trying to cut state costs

Editorial: Just days after it was revealed that Gov. Ted Strickland is seeking major concessions from state


Obama gave us shot of optimism

Opinion: This past Tuesday was a day that crossed the emotional spectrum for me. Sitting in the Playwright


Easy call for Supreme Court

Editorial: Easy call for Supreme Court Voters in 130 cities and villages in Ohio have spoken again and again,


Christ-centered education excels

Opinion: This year’s National Catholic Schools Week theme, “Celebrate Service,” underscores one of our finest