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Obama reaches out to India

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: During President Barack Obama’s visit to India this week, he was chief


Nanny state is out of control

Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday The story about a brother and sister, ages 10 and 6, who were stopped by


Senate should lift blockade

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Almost a month into the 114th Senate, the new Republican


It’s off to the races in Youngstown

Opinion: Expect a flood of Youngs-town City Council candidates — primarily in the 5th, 6th and 7th Wards — to


Mission unaccomplished in assault on the federal debt

Opinion: WASHINGTON Oh, the debt. Yawn. How passe. How 2009. Once, President Obama held a summit on


‘Because as goes Texas ...’

Opinion: Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram: Moments after being sworn into office, newly inaugurated Gov. Greg


Unions can help the GOP

Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg News If Republicans are serious about fighting stagnant wages,


Warren police should revel in evaluation by US Justice Dept.

Editorial: It has been 12 years since the city of Warren Police Department came to the attention of the U.S.


Boston bombing trial may not have anti-death penalty jurors

Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register A disturbing sort of discrimination has emerged during jury


Who’s seeking presidency?

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON It’s still a couple of months until Spring


Selig leaves baseball on firm footing

Opinion: WASHINGTON The business of baseball and the nation’s business used to be conducted in Washington


Keep a lid on marijuana fest

Opinion: The Denver Post: Denver did the right thing when it denied a request to allow the annual 4/20


Ohio should open food contract for inmates to competitive bids

Editorial: The case against Philadelphia- based Aramark, a vendor that provides food services to more than 600


How about a potassium patty?

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Armed with hefty grants from the Pentagon, squads of food


Teachers’ unions to blame for low grades

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Who says President Obama doesn’t promote bipartisanship?