Analysis
Letters – Sept. 13, 2008
September 13, 2008What is a maverick? According to Webster a maverick is “a person who acts independently of any political party, faction, etc.” John McCain and Sarah Palin call themselves “mavericks.” However, when one examines their political record...
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EDITORIAL: Wrong course after 9/11
September 12, 2008The seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the United States passes this week with Americans united in their terrible memories of the loss of life and destruction that resulted from the attack. We are...
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Is Freddie Mac REALLY never coming back?
September 9, 2008The Bush administration seized control this week of the scandal-ridden mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as the drive for profits by the corporate executives running them threatened both the financial markets and the entire...
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Letters: September 6
September 5, 2008Needed: new voters It’s no secret that our nation has regular elections and low turnout. This year there is a renewed struggle led by the Obama campaign to change the low turnout with a massive voter...
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Editorial: Union organizing helps the economy
September 5, 2008The labor movement’s nationwide drive to get a minimum of 1 million signatures in support of the Employee Free Choice Act is close to the 75 percent mark. It has caught on like wildfire. In less...
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