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U.S. must wage war realistically
July 2, 2010 We agree with U.S. military leaders — and, we hope, those in the political arena — that the al-Qaida terrorist network and its Taliban handmaidens need to be destroyed. more »»
Relay for Life offers great walk
June 25, 2010 If you ever needed a good reason to get out and take a walk, the 2010 Relay for Life will surely do. Beginning this afternoon at 1 p.m. and continuing through 1 p.m. more »»
Oil spill continues at issue
June 24, 2010 As usual, government officials simply don’t want to admit the bureaucracy sometimes doesn’t do its jo. more »»
U.N. program should not honor thug
June 23, 2010 The United Nations has a long, rather disgraceful tradition of kowtowing to brutal dictators rather than working to protect their people from them. more »»
New CIA head needed
June 22, 2010 An effective system of institutionalized whistle blowing exists in most federal agencies, through inspectors general charged with rooting out waste and corruption. more »»
Goldman Sachs in question
June 21, 2010 Six big investment banks have cooperated fully with the federal Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission’s requests for information. But one, the Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has not, according to the FCIC. more »»
Public needs facts about oil spill
June 18, 2010 Oil continuing to leak from a damaged offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico probably will prove to be one of the biggest ecological disasters in U.S. history. more »»
Unpaid internships at issue
June 17, 2010 Down through the years, many Americans have gotten head starts on great careers through unpaid internships. Such work, often during the summer months, gives them real-world experienc. more »»
Amtrak needs investigation
June 8, 2010 Federal programs are notorious for not being able to stay within budget. Amtrak, the government-owned railroad, is an excellent exampl. more »»
China position on N. Korea reveals much
June 3, 2010 China has always been a security blanket for North Korea’s vicious leaders. more »»
Congress needs to study spill
May 27, 2010 President Barack Obama has pledged that the “cozy relationship” between oil companies and government regulators will end. That is not the first time such a promise has been made, of cours. more »»
Safety first this holiday weekend
May 25, 2010 Nice weather arrived prior to the traditional Memorial Day holiday weekend kick-off to the travel, recreation and vacation season, sending just about anybody who can get there outside to enjoy... more »»
Law officers deserve our praise
May 20, 2010 Here in our area, we are blessed with some of the safest communities in the nation. more »»
Congress should study oil spill
May 11, 2010 With oil from a gigantic spill in the Gulf of Mexico already washing up on U.S. beaches, five congressional committees have announced they will hold hearings on the ecological disaster. more »»
Wildfire risk remains extreme
April 30, 2010 It appears this spring is going to continue without much rain, which will extend the wildfire season much longer than usual. more »»
Iraqi forces taking control
April 29, 2010 The deaths of two al-Qaida leaders in Iraq, reported last week, probably were not terribly significant in terms of damage to the terrorist organization. more »»
Time to deal with deficit is now
April 27, 2010 One might think a national debt of $12.8 trillion — about $42,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States — would be a self-evident call for reform. more »»
Retirement plan good for state
April 26, 2010 Recently, the Michigan Senate passed a public employee retirement plan, an initiative that would possibly save more than $200 million for public schools. more »»
Cyber security a top priority
April 21, 2010 Senators discussing cyberspace security with a general this week made it clear they have reservations concerning the matter — and not without good cause. Lt. Ge. more »»
Nuclear threat real, present
April 20, 2010 It simply is not possible to rid the world of nuclear weapons, as President Barack Obama says he hopes can happen one day. more »» |
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