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The Exxon Valdez’s endless legal voyage

Opinion: It’s a long way to certiorari It’s a long way to go It’s a long way to certiorari And the


Understanding a private-equity beast

Opinion: Cerberus Capital Management, founded in 1992, is one of the biggest private-equity firms in the


Border guards can’t stem tide alone

Opinion: MEXICO CITY — As was to be expected, a new U.S. congressional study saying that U.S. customs


Fiscal foolishness passes for improved efficiency

Opinion: The deepening calamity now spreading from financial markets to the broader economy results from the


The last hurrah for Iowa, New Hampshire

Opinion: WASHINGTON — With all deference to the good people of Iowa, whose common sense in most things


Federal regulators fly high while industry pays the tab

China, Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York, Spain, New Orleans and a golf resort on Hilton Head


40 debates in 40 weeks: Can we talk?

Opinion: Another week, another debate. If it’s early November, this must be the Republicans in Cedar Falls,


Exaggerated risk is still a risk

Opinion: Doctors across the land probably sighed in despair when the latest Centers for Disease Control and


Downtown needs residents more than passers-through

Opinion: Downtown needs residents more than passers-through EDITOR: In recent Vindicator columns, Bertram


“We condemn this government move.”

Opinion: “We condemn this government move.” Sen. Babar Awan Attorney for Pakistani opposition leader


Veterans merit our praise, assistance and apologies

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


Writing therapeutic for war vets

Opinion: SAN DIEGO — Take another minute or two to bring your writing to a stopping point,” I tell the six


Bush fails to achieve democracy in Mideast

Opinion: Eleven billion dollars just doesn’t buy what it used to. How can it be, after handing Pakistani


U.S. should be wary of another ‘Curveball’

Opinion: WASHINGTON — In late 2002, two strong-willed CIA officers, identified only as Beth and Margaret,


Election shows true winners, losers

Opinion: Just as he was last Sunday, Warren’s mayor, Michael O’Brien, is the opening act for this column —