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Defense reform can fuel recovery

Opinion: By William D. HARTUNG McClatchy-Tribune Advocates of higher military spending are already


The church provides guidance

Opinion: The church provides guidance In A letter in last Friday’s VIn- dicator, a writer started out by


GOP tries to prevent Ohioans from voting on election reform

Editorial: The Republican majority in the Ohio General Assembly flexed its political muscle and rammed through


Reagan was a decent man

Opinion: By Mike Collins Baltimore Sun Every Republican presidential candidate claims to be the heir to


Regulatory fig leaf

Opinion: WASHINGTON I write today in praise of fig leaves. In politics, as in religion, fig leaves have an


Is cynicism fading in Russia?

Opinion: The wave of demonstrations against the rule of Vladimir Putin in Russia brings back memories of


US loses influence in Egypt

Opinion: Nothing better illustrates America’s sliding status in today’s Arab world than Egypt’s decision to


A one-sided view

Opinion: By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz McClatchy-Tribune The leading Republican presidential candidates have a


Bishop’s letter just stated the facts

Opinion: Bishop’s letter just stated the facts In response to Friday’s letter to the editor, “Bishops


The best of times or worst of times?

Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago (Feb.7, 2012) and I wonder how


Is it bribery or just politics?

Opinion: WASHINGTON All elected officials, and those who help finance elections in the expectation that


In cities, one follows the other: Foreclosure, abandonment, dilapidation and demolition

Editorial: The ever-expanding ripples from the nation’s foreclosure crisis have presented challenges for


Will more money buy a cure?

Opinion: Will more money buy a cure? Los Angeles Times: Just as scientists are announcing a breakthrough in


It’s time once again for Valley to rally in support of AF base

Editorial: When the federal government sought to reduce defense spending in 2005 by closing military


US, U.N. need each other

Opinion: By Alan K. SIMPSON McClatchy-Tribune Jan. 12 marked the second anniversary of the horrific