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Taxpayers footing bill for failed ‘green’ initiatives
November 28, 2012 Solyndra may be the most well-known example of federal fiscal ineptitude, but another company’s trouble after receiving hundreds of millions of federal dollars is making its way into the public eye. more »»
It won’t be easy, but Corbett must stay the fiscal course
November 27, 2012 For two years, Gov. Tom Corbett has been trimming Pennsylvania's deficit with tight budgets, no tax increases and a hard line on some education and human services programs. more »»
Ethanol output will hit prices hard
November 26, 2012 Once again President Barack Obama’s single-minded support for “green” energy is going to cost Americans lots of money. more »»
Benghazi attack must be probed
November 24, 2012 President Barack Obama’s administration knew the Sept. 11 assault that killed a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya, was the work of terrorists soon after the attack. more »»
Seniors shine in face of adversity
November 23, 2012 This summer, there were many, including some with the NCAA, who thought that Penn State should not be allowed to play football for a few years as punishment for the way the university grossly... more »»
Support local businesses that give back to community
November 21, 2012 The frenzy of holiday shopping is about to go full force. more »»
Black lung woes can’t wait forever
November 20, 2012 More than two years ago, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed new rules to curb black lung disease among miners. more »»
Choice not to print is not an easy one
November 19, 2012 Life at a newspaper is seldom dull, and we would never have it any other way. more »»
Conservatives should block deep Medicare cuts
November 17, 2012 When Republican candidate Mitt Romney reminded Americans President Barack Obama’s health care law will slash $716 billion in funding for the Medicare program, Democrats called Romney a liar. more »»
Veterans have a right to expect timely response
November 16, 2012 Veterans Day may not have been viewed as a symbol of our nation’s commitment to those who have served in the military by nearly 900,000 of them — veterans who have been forced to wait, sometimes for... more »»
Veterans have a right to expect timely response
November 15, 2012 Veterans Day may not have been viewed as a symbol of our nation’s commitment to those who have served in the military by nearly 900,000 of them — veterans who have been forced to wait, sometimes for... more »»
Occupiers step up to the plate
November 15, 2012 At times, such as the weeks before presidential elections, we Americans may seem to others — and even ourselves — to be among the most fractious people on the planet. more »»
Fracking study will yield solid science
November 14, 2012 Americans have been drilling wells for oil and gas for more than a century and a half. Hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — has been in use to augment well production for decades. more »»
Compromise means reining in Harry Reid e
November 12, 2012 If President Barack Obama is serious about compromising for the good of the nation — and that remains to be seen — he needs to rein in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. more »»
Toddler’s mauling death was tragic
November 11, 2012 It's difficult to think of any punishment that would be worse than what the mother of a 2-year-old boy who was mauled to death at the Pittsburgh Zoo already is experiencin. more »»
Give local voters a big pat on the back
November 9, 2012 Whether or not Tuesday's election turned out the way they wanted it to, voters in Mifflin and Juniata counties have much of which to be proud. more »»
Miners should be free to blow whistle
November 9, 2012 During the past year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 39 requests that miners allegedly suspended or fired for expressing concerns about safety be reinstate. more »»
Progress must come from both sides of the aisle
November 8, 2012 President Barack Obama’s re-election Tuesday may set the stage for progress — but only if he is willing to compromise and recognize the mistakes of his first term. more »»
In tough times we are all Americans
November 7, 2012 Indeed, comments by President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie last week were unusual in the context of an election campaign in which the two men are opponents. more »»
Election will set nation’s course for many years
November 6, 2012 Every national election is important to the future of the United States, not just to those of us who vote but also to our children and grandchildren. more »» |
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