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Debate over war funding is scandalously superficial

Debate over war funding is scandalously superficial Republicans in Congress and White House


UAW members should worry about what future may bring

Opinion: UAW members should worry about what future may bring EDITOR: So the UAW went on strike to


Veterans merit our praise, assistance and apologies

In the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, as throughout the nation, triumphant parades, solemn memorials


Levy failures strengthen case for 911 consolidation

Voters’ overwhelming rejection of new tax issues on this month’s general election ballot — most


Pressures endanger the U.S. dollar

Opinion: For a quarter-century after World War II, money was based on a loose version of the gold standard.


U.S. plays key role in future of Pakistan

Opinion: History might describe today’s Pakistan as a repeat of 1979 Iran or 2001 Afghanistan. Or history


Don’t count Clinton, Giuliani as shoo-ins

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Americans say they are weary of political polarization and pugnacity. If so, the


Does Hugo Chavez have us over a barrel?

Opinion: On Dec. 2, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez can tip the world into a recession. On that day, if


Is Fred Thompson bored by it all?

Opinion: COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson got a bit testy here recently when a


Another day, another trip

Another day, another trip Yesterday in this space, we railed against federal officials who took


Slam the brakes on autism crusade

Opinion: Autism is a devastating condition, both for those who have it and for their parents. At this point,


Loss of Women’s Pavilion would create a monopoly

Opinion: Loss of Women’s Pavilion would create a monopoly EDITOR: The ability to choose is valued by all


In wireless world, privacy is a relic

Opinion: Privacy doesn’t mean anonymity. Think about that for a bit — and get used to it. Or if you don’t


Wise advice to Hugo Chavez: Shut up

Opinion: Creeping authoritarianism in Venezuela may not be sparking the kind of global outcry that has


Pakistan has it all: terrorists and nukes

Opinion: The next few weeks, or maybe days, will determine the fate of Pakistan — a country containing both