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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 »»
Violence not an option for protests
August 26, 2010 An Associated Press story we published Monday concerned the hunt for Leo Burt, who was one of four domestic terrorists who set off a bomb at the University of Wisconsin in 1970. more »»
Dangerous events need care
August 25, 2010 One look at videotapes of an accident that killed eight people at an off-road racing event in California made clear the answer to the question usually asked in the wake of tragedies: What went... more »»
Thanks to our soldiers everywhere
August 24, 2010 As the last American combat troops pulled out of Iraq last week, an important chapter in history was closed. Certainly, U.S. more »»
Financial system needs reason
August 23, 2010 The nation’s home mortgage system crashed for a very simple reason: Some banks — with the encouragement of Congress — handed out big home loans without adequate security. more »»
Race should play no part in hiring
August 18, 2010 Many employers check the criminal and credit backgrounds of prospective new hires before putting them on the payroll. more »»
Consider changes carefully
August 17, 2010 We have never been among those who believe a strong national defense depends solely on throwing money at the military. more »»
Better oversight needed
August 16, 2010 Along with the thick, gooey oil that gushed out of the British Petroleum oil well in the Gulf of Mexico this year came sticky, dark, unpleasant reports about the federal government’s oversight of... more »»
Freddie Mac continues down turn
August 13, 2010 Many of the large financial institutions that received government bailouts have repaid the money. Most of them have returned to profitability. more »»
Obama faces serious challenges
August 12, 2010 It is common for presidents to suffer setbacks in Congress midway through their terms, as voters react against their policies by voting out lawmakers of the same political party. more »»
Lew bonus needs to be explained
August 11, 2010 Senators critical of Jacob Lew, President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget are asking the wrong questions about a bonus of nearly $1 million he received from his... more »»
New texting law a good sign
August 6, 2010 A statewide law that went into effect July 1 bans texting while driving, a particularly dangerous distraction to drivers, according to AAA Michiga. more »»
Full report needed on oil spill
August 4, 2010 Recent news from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is encouraging and British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward has been replaced. more »»
State should set rules for older drivers
August 3, 2010 Michigan’s lawmakers have spent a great deal of time and effort in recent years to deal with young drivers. more »»
Library millage well worth it
August 2, 2010 Like every election day in our democratic republic, Tuesday’s election will be a big day — helping shape our local, state and national government for years to come. more »»
Illegal immigration at issue
July 30, 2010 Failure to deal realistically with illegal immigration is not a partisan matter. Under both Republican and Democrat presidents, too many illegal aliens have been given free passes. more »»
Federal budget needs fix
July 20, 2010 With three months to go in the federal fiscal year, the government’s spending deficit topped $1 trillion last week. Analysts predicted the shortfall would total $. more »»
Local businesses pass torch
July 16, 2010 Many people struggle with the decision to retire, but it can be even more difficult for a business owne. more »»
National debt mounting
July 15, 2010 The $8. more »» |
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