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Girard court employees no better than the rest

Editorial: It has been four years since the state declared the city of Girard to be in fiscal emergency, and it


Canfield Fair board needs to treat 4-H youth fairly

Opinion: Canfield Fair board needs to treat 4-H youth fairly EDITOR: It has come to my attention, and


A costly proposition

Editorial: Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel: Sucker-punched by five hurricanes in the past year, homeowners' insurance


Failing Youngstown schools must act to improve status

Editorial: The Youngstown City School District is failing in its primary mission of educating students. So


HOW SHE SEES IT Kansas, Texas harassed for doing right

Opinion: By MARY SANCHEZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Unruly children know the drill. When Mom says no, run


CARL P. LEUBSDORF GOP uses 'values' to lure blacks

Opinion: For more than a generation, Republican leaders have talked of cutting the overwhelming Democratic


Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2005. There are 134 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2005. There are 134 days left in the year. On this date


HOW HE SEES IT 'Peak oil' could spell a summit of trouble

Opinion: By STEVE A. YETIV BALTIMORE SUN Budget deficits explode. Inflation rules. Stock markets plunge.


Searing indictment issued against Mahoning County

Opinion: The word dysfunctional stands out a mile in the 22-page report on Mahoning County's criminal justice


Day of reckoning here for retired workers

Opinion: By THOMAS J. HEALEY and ROBERT STEEL WASHINGTON POST The tremendous cost of providing health


Mother's question too tough for Bush

Opinion: Cindy Sheehan is right to be furious. Camped out in Crawford, Texas, with several other mothers


Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2005. There are 135 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2005. There are 135 days left in the year. On this date


HOW HE SEES IT Ethical line is fuzzy on the use of steroids

Opinion: By ARTHUR CAPLAN LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY People who don't tell the truth are very good at lying to


Bush should meet with Sheehan again

Opinion: Yes, such a meeting would set a bad precedent, because it would say that all one has to do to get


There are other views of the Canfield flooding problem

Opinion: There are other views of the Canfield flooding problem EDITOR: This letter is to correct errors