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GOP contenders back Bush on veto

Opinion: WASHINGTON — You might have thought, given the popularity of the State Children’s Health Insurance


Rep. Ryan’s backing of Dodd may ultimately benefit Valley

With New York Sen. Hilliary Clinton currently enjoying a double-digit lead in national polls over


Dems conduct dance over the primaries

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Say what you will about the Democratic Party, it’s an entertaining party. The Democrats


West unable to deal with Muslim extremist threat

Opinion: As you read this, Ayaan Hirsi Ali sits in a safe house with armed men guarding her door. She is one


Thompson ho-hum in debate debut

Opinion: In his first debate, Fred Thompson looked like a football player who missed the first month of


“I had concerns about him, yes. He seemed like an angry young man. I did not fear for my own

Opinion: “I had concerns about him, yes. He seemed like an angry young man. I did not fear for my own


How many times will warning signs be ignored?

How many times will warning signs be ignored? “He threatened to blow up our school. He threatened


Bush continuing the sellout of Israel

Opinion: Name one concession Israel has made in recent years that has been reciprocated by its sworn enemies.


Race will force closing of some park roads Sunday

Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — Several roads through Mill Creek Park will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday


Boardman PTA sets candidates night

Opinion: BOARDMAN — The Boardman Council PTA will host a Meet the Candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the


Trumbull tourism bureau seeks listings for calendar

Opinion: WARREN— The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau is collecting information for its 2008 Calendar of


“I’ve enjoyed watching these fellas. I gotta admit it was getting a little boring

Opinion: “I’ve enjoyed watching these fellas. I gotta admit it was getting a little boring without me, but


Killings on rise in Darfur as day of reckoning nears

With peace talks designed to end the bloodshed in the African nation of Sudan just around the


Anita Hill’s accusations still garbage

Opinion: All that many people know about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are the accusations against


It’s tough being a ‘pro’

Opinion: It’s tough being a ‘pro’ EDITOR: I noticed that the “pro-life” folks were on the YSU campus