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MCBDD provides services to those who need a helping hand

Editorial: There are a number of issues on the Nov. 8 ballot that will challenge people to weigh the costs


A response to Iran

Opinion: By Gen. HUGH SHELTON McClatchy-Tribune The foiled plot by agents of the Iranian regime to


Running to close a chapter

Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS Richard Mourdock, a Republican and Indiana’s treasurer, wants to wrest his party’s


Arms deal gives Taiwan what it needs

Opinion: By Richard Bush Los Angeles Times The Obama administration informed Congress last month that it


GM Lordstown natural choice for diesel version of the Cruze

Editorial: There is no arguing with suc- cess — which is why we aren’t surprised that General Motors Co. has


A stadium is an investment

Editorial: A stadium is an investment Anyone who thinks that having a home stadium is an extravagance hasn’t


Who put the blade to Betras?

Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras appears to have been bladed by Republicans


Stay off the fracking bandwagon

Opinion: Stay off the fracking bandwagon I’m not a tree hugger, howev- er comments on fracking by state


We’re bought and sold

Opinion: We’re bought and sold A few years ago Republican John McCain and former Democratic Sen, Russ


If Issue 2 is voted down, change still is needed

Opinion: It looks as if Issue 2 will face defeat in two weeks, based on current polling. And based on the


Religious bigotry dogs Romney

Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer It was only a matter of time before some bigot drew a bead


Occupy Wall Street protesters showing a lot of staying power

Editorial: When protesters under the banner “Occupy Wall Street” assembled last month in the heart of


Kasich is on the firing line

Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and the Republicans who control the Statehouse have had their hands full


Early learning is the key

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Wednesday was the deadline for states to apply for grants from the U.S.


Let Iraqi helpers into U.S.

Opinion: In September 2007, Barack Obama made a stump speech berating the Bush team for breaking faith with