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Voinovich isn’t letting up on criticism of spending

Editorial: Another federal budget and another speech from U.S, Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, about the


Bush isn’t evil or stupid, just a bad manager

Opinion: The Bush presidency can fairly, if tentatively, be judged a failure. Many partisans take delight


No economic downturn or recession

Opinion: It must be a bitter disappointment to those in the media and in politics who have been dying to use


Is America trying for foothold in Tehran?

Opinion: A smart idea to shake up U.S. policy and reach out to the Iranian people is being debated in


Plain old tap water

Scripps Howard: One of the glories of this country has been the municipal water system. Go anywhere,


Canfield residents, speak out against building ‘rent-a-hall’

Opinion: Canfield residents, speak out against building ‘rent-a-hall’ EDITOR: It is with great regret


ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade

Editorial: ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade Last week’s 5-0 vote by the International


If it’s broken, get it fixed

Opinion: There were once tinkers and tailors and candlestick makers, tradesmen who sharpened kitchen knives


Hounds score more wins for the city than Frangos

Opinion: Hounds score more wins for the city than Frangos EDITOR: Three years ago my wife and I


For Obama, it’s all about the money

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Humorist Kin Hubbard commented that when someone says it’s not the money, it’s the


Wake up, Mark, and smell the political coffee

Opinion: A reader named Gerry Fernandez warned: “Get ready for the flood of nasty e-mails.” He was right.


“In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money

Opinion: “In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money subsidizing


Only Arab moderates can nullify Islamists

Opinion: As Islamists continue to gain strength throughout the Middle East, many Americans ask: “Where are


No tea party for Martha

No tea party for Martha Scripps Howard News Service: The Daily Telegraph in London reports that


Crime no longer a key issue in election

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Listening to political talk requires a third ear that hears what is not said. Today’s