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Editorial: Recommendations hard to take
Panel’s advice on breast cancer stuns many, but positive side exists
This week’s biggest talker has been neither the decision to try admitted terror mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed in civilian court nor the release of Sarah Palin’s book. Rather, it was a task force’s recommendation to change years... Full story
Editorial: No greenhouse gas pact this year
In a major blow to the campaign against the presumed threat of global warming, world leaders acknowledged that a legally binding global treaty won’t be approved at next month’s 192-nation climate conference in Copenhagen. The concession... Full story
Editorial: Infamous land grab goes for nothing
Rules changed on taking property, but city to end up with empty acres
One isn’t sure whether tragedy or justice has come to New London, Conn. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced it will close the $300 million research and development facility it built there only a decade ago. Such a story ordinarily would... Full story
Editorial: Economy forcing choice on jails
Costs about to bite sheriff’s offices, lawmakers, taxpayers
Law-enforcement officials deal with unfunded mandates when it comes to operating county jails. It’s not an easy equation. Their solution seems to be putting off the problem — temporarily — by giving guards comp time, which they... Full story
Editorial: Changing relationships in Asia
President Barack Obama’s trip to Asia, beginning with a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Singapore, will set a new record for foreign travel in the first year of a presidency — nine trips and 20 countries. It is... Full story
Detroit Free Press: Long-term budget plans should be for life without gambling taxes
Mayor Dave Bing shouldn’t bet Detroit’s financial future on casinos, even with poker champ and hometown hero Joe Cada riding an $8.55 million jackpot. Detroit’s three state-licensed casinos are feeling the recession’s pinch,... Full story
Editorial: Columbus casino not a sure bet
State leaders and casino officials were playing nicely last week when they met for the first time following the election. That was to be expected as the dealing began in Ohio’s high-stakes poker game. Just because the issue won at the ballot... Full story
Editorial: Kasich, Strickland need to talk frankly
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland finds himself sitting in the other chair today, and it’s not a comfortable one. Three years ago, Strickland and fellow Democrats had a remarkably easy time sweeping Republicans out of office. All they needed was to... Full story
Editorial: Time's right for police to share more services
Elected officials will tell you everything is on the table when they examine cost-cutting. The truth, however, is a few things are typically off limits, such as law enforcement. That’s why the action of Cairo village council was an eye-opener... Full story
Editorial: Now for more of what isn’t working
Figures released Friday showing unemployment nationally at 10.2 percent suggest those who proclaimed the end of the recession when GDP rose 3.5 percent during the third quarter were more than a little premature. Is a “jobless recovery”... Full story
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