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‘Tea Party’ is democracy at work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First, the independent Ross Perot contingent. Then, the liberal “netroots” mobilization. Now, the conservative “tea party” coalition.
State should mull resign-to-run law
THE MAYORS OF three Northeastern Pennsylvania cities apparently don’t want their jobs anymore.
War widows continue fight to end tax an analysis
WASHINGTON — For a decade, war widows in matching yellow suit jackets and hats quietly and persistently have knocked on Capitol Hill doors seeking an end to the “widows’ tax,” a government policy that deprives them of benefits from their husbands’ military service.
Regional air safety improvements questioned
WASHINGTON — A year after the fiery crash of a regional airliner killed 50 people near Buffalo, N.Y., regulators have missed their own deadlines for pilot-fatigue regulations for the smaller carriers and are still rewriting rules to improve crew training. They also haven’t done anything to address tiring long-distance commutes by regional companies’ pilots.
- Moments
- Project stalled, price tag rising
- A little listening goes a long way
- Fond farewells lack real feeling
- Run the numbers, not just mouths
- Here’s to a new school of thought
- Time to amplify town-gown pact
- Signs point to shift on gays in military
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WASHINGTON — ’Tis the season
- Obama’s dangerous maneuver An Analysis
- Moments
- Reform requires your attention
- Media the least of county’s issues
- Face the failures, then fix system
Richard Connor
Americans show spirit time and again Richard L. Connor Opinion
WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA concluded his State of the Union speech last Wednesday evening, he hit a high note of optimism and pluck.
Kevin Blaum
‘USA, USA’: Relive miracle 30 years later Kevin Blaum In The Arena
MUCH OF the world watched as the XXI Winter Olympics got under way in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday night.
Mark Guydish
My dear feds, your silence is not golden MARK GUYDISH OPINION
Three more people charged in the federal probe, and three more cases in which all the records with substantial information are sealed. Allegations of illegal gambling at Patte’s Sp ...
Ed Lewis
Recent fire reminder of what’s at stake EDWARD LEWIS OPINION
I heard the echoes of my wife’s voice when a multi-alarm fire erupted at the vacant Murray Complex last Sunday.
Ron Bartizek
Vital downtown needs more than bars, clubs Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL
HOW MUCH BOOZE can downtown Wilkes-Barre handle? City Council seems to be wrestling with that question as it considers an application by the owner of Frank’s News to sell beer for ...
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