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Islamic terrorists still a threat
October 13, 2010 Islamic terrorists hate the United States not because of our culture, but as a result of our government’s foreign policy, we have been told over and over again by apologists for the extremists. more »»
Computers must remain in check
October 12, 2010 Complicated analysis and speed in reacting to it are keys to investing in stock markets. That always has been the case — but computers have sent trading into a whole new dimension. more »»
Constitutional convention won’t cure all
October 1, 2010 Last week we wrote about Constitution Day and the virtues of the U.S. Constitution, which has guided the nation for 222 years. more »»
Federal education funds at issue
September 30, 2010 It’s hard not to be thankful for the $318 million in federal school money promised to Michigan as part of the “edujobs” bill from Congress. more »»
SEC slow to act against Ponzi scheme
September 29, 2010 In 1997, Securities and Exchange Commission officials became aware of a Ponzi scheme operated by R. Allen Stanford, who now lives in the Virgin Islands. more »»
Inspector deserves fair shake
September 28, 2010 People who hold inspector general posts in government often deserve to be viewed as taxpayers’ unsung heroes. more »»
Medicare claims at issue
September 23, 2010 About $55 billion is paid out of the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs each year to cover improper — sometimes fraudulent — claims. Clearly, more needs to be done about that. more »»
Consider a gift to the United Way
September 22, 2010 In tough economic times, the needy become all the more needy; and those who try to help, find their resources stretched all the more, as well. more »»
Keep Tea Party off state’s ballot
September 17, 2010 The reason for keeping the so-called Tea Party off the Michigan ballot in November — a single word on ballot petitions — may seem a bit nitpicky. But the result is no tragedy. more »»
Stanley Cup shined with dedication
September 16, 2010 For one sunny day, Wednesday, the Copper Country — or at least part of it — was able to bask in the shine of the Stanley Cup. more »»
Homeland security still important
September 15, 2010 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s weekend observation that the United States will never be immune to terrorist attacks provided fodder for a substantial amount of comment by news... more »»
Corruption not to be tolerated
September 10, 2010 The federal agency in charge of regulating offshore oil and gas drilling has a new name and a new ethics policy. Neither will do any good unless crooked employees are kept off the agency’s payroll. more »»
U.S. needs to watch China closely
September 9, 2010 U.S. policies toward China too often are guided by our government’s reluctance to annoy that country’s rulers over any issue. more »»
Illegal immigration at issue
September 8, 2010 One tried-and-true strategy to avoid facing up to a problem is to claim it doesn’t exist. Some opponents of better enforcement of immigration laws are already doing just that. more »»
Watch for school children
September 7, 2010 The weeks of summer seem to have flown by. Stores have fall merchandise on display, most summer vacations are just memories — and the kids are headed back to school. more »»
Soldiers still in danger in Iraq
September 5, 2010 Millions of Americans have watched and listened as President Barack Obama assured us the U.S. combat role in Iraq is over. “The war is ending,” he proclaimed a few days ago. more »»
High court needs new process
September 2, 2010 The surprise resignation of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver and the simultaneous appointment of Alton Davis by Gov. more »»
Medicare fraud costs millions
September 1, 2010 President Barack Obama has pledged that more efficiency in the Medicare program will save taxpayers billions of dollars. Not if the agency’s history of stopping waste and fraud is any guid. more »»
Foreign aid needs to be studied
August 31, 2010 A few members of Congress are worried that billions of American taxpayers’ dollars are being wasted in corrupt, undemocratic countries throughout the world in the form of foreign aid. more »»
Drilling needs assessment
August 30, 2010 British Petroleum and some of its subsidiaries failed to take precautions adequate to prevent the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico this summe. more »» |
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