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When gasoline prices rise, economy is in danger of falling

Editorial: Here’s a scary thought: Gasoline at the pump in Ohio is now averaging more than $3 per gallon, the


Whistle-blower act on hold

Opinion: By Tom Devine Los Angeles Times It is ironic that a major anti-secrecy reform was thwarted by a


Is GOP showdown looming?

Opinion: They say that, in politics, “overnight is a lifetime.” In other words, the journey from triumphant


‘Wussification’ is selective

Opinion: For eight years, Ed Rendell was governor of Pennsylvania. The eight years before that, he was mayor


S. America in Mideast quagmire

Opinion: Following the recent decisions by Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador to officially


Let the congressional probes begin

Opinion: Oversight is a primary function of any Congress, and the new Republican House majority is expected


Boehner’s speech lacked substance

Opinion: WASHINGTON Nancy Pelosi spoke of combating climate change, ensuring college affordability,


Shooting from the lip

Opinion: Shooting from the lip Los Angeles Times: The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is, of course,


Shooting brings out charlatans

Opinion: WASHINGTON It would be merciful if, when tragedies such as Tucson’s occur, there were a moratorium


Future of Chaney High School is in hands of the stakeholders

Editorial: Of all the comments made last week during meetings about student discipline problems at Chaney High


Prolonging pain in Afghanistan

Opinion: Prolonging pain in Afghanistan I watched South Carolina Sen ator Lindsay Graham recently on “Meet


Let Scalia speak

Opinion: Let Scalia speak Los Angeles Times: Not all opinions by Supreme Court justices are delivered from


Buy a stamp, save a person’s job

Opinion: Buy a stamp, save a person’s job Every time I read an article regarding the demise of the Postal


FCC will get GOP scrutiny

Opinion: WASHINGTON Consensus is scarce but almost everyone agrees with this: The government is


Horse racing needs more horses like Silky Sullivan

Opinion: By Bill Barich Los Angeles Times Optimism’s seldom in short supply around a racetrack. Even in