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Valley fortunate to have strong representatives on Capitol Hill

Editorial: When we endorsed a Democrat and two Republicans for re-election to the U.S. House of


Rusu, Robb bury the Democrats

Opinion: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern fell on his sword after he engineered one of the worst


Politicians should focus on these six tasks to get US back on track

Opinion: Politicians should focus on these six tasks to get US back on track The election is over, and the


Rae’s most-important bake sale

Opinion: Saturday is the third annual craft and bake sale for Rachael Wiltrout-Felton. It may be the most


Afghanistan hits new poppy high

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I have breaking news from the frontlines of the war. No, not the


Action expected on redistricting

Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts now that the 2014 election is over: Apportionment: Lots of people


Public must keep watchful eye over enriched county officials

Editorial: Mahoning County leaders can take some solace in knowing that a majority of 66,000 voters in


GOP beat Obama; now move on

Opinion: News and Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: Republicans around the nation enjoyed a night of election results


Youngstown voters turn down anti-fracking proposal — again

Editorial: The headline reflects a truth that the self-styled protectors of the earth refuse to admit: a


Political grudges die hard

Opinion: When it comes to political grudges, Harry Meshel, former state Senate president and chairman of the


Increasing rejection of levies for Ohio schools is troubling

Editorial: At first glance, results from Tuesday’s general election on school tax issues in the Mahoning Valley


Growth market for arms

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Don’t look now, but the overbearing power of America’s military-


A plan of action for Republicans

Opinion: WASHINGTON Unlike the dog that chased the car until, to its consternation, he caught it,


Governor should use mandate to pursue a bipartisan agenda

Editorial: There was never any doubt that Gov. John Kasich would win re-election to a second four-year term.


Help Middle East Christians

Opinion: American Christians have been slow to the point of near silence when it comes to speaking out about