Editorial
Fed message to banks is quite simple
July 18, 2008
Members of the Federal Reserve Board plan to issue new regulations for mortgage bankers. Though we’re certain the Fed will use reams of paper and lengthy e-mail messages to get the word out, the new r » Full Story
Dwyer was the rule not the exception
July 17, 2008
We doubt that former Army Pfc. Joseph Dwyer was unusual among America’s fighting men and women. It’s just that a news media photographer happened to be in the right place at the right time to bring hi » Full Story
Despite what Kerry says, tax cuts work
July 16, 2008
Sen. John Kerry was trying to make a point unflattering to Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain several days ago — but an examination of his comment does just the opposite.
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Energy savings merit investigation
July 15, 2008
If you traveled less this Fourth of July weekend, you’re not alone. A survey by auto organization AAA predicted a 1.3 percent decline in motorists hitting the road this year, the first time the holida » Full Story
Obama has the wrong Iraq solution
July 14, 2008
Iranian leaders’ answer to anyone seeking to persuade or cajole them into ending work to develop nuclear weapons has been steadfast and uncompromising: No. Diplomatic initiatives by many nations and t » Full Story
Change in Afghanistan could be due
July 11, 2008
It has been a “tough month” for U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, as President Bush admitted last week. That should prompt U.S. officials to revisit military strategy for that region of the campaig » Full Story
No one wants to talk about Medicare
July 10, 2008
No politician wants to alienate a large voting bloc during an election year — and senior citizens are feared especially. That’s why there is no doubt that a scheduled cut in Medicare spending will be » Full Story
Clark should be passive for Obama’s sake
July 9, 2008
The list of people Sen. Barack Obama probably wishes were passive, rather than active, supporters of his bid for the presidency is growing. Already on the list are the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the Rev » Full Story
State welfare rules should not burden
July 8, 2008
We have no problem with the idea that welfare benefits should be limited to those people who are in the United States legally. Nor do we think Michigan is wrong to be one of a few states that require » Full Story
Tax loophole closed to corporations
July 7, 2008
A disgusting tax dodge has been closed down, courtesy of a bill signed into law by President Bush a few days ago. For too long, it had allowed a few big American corporations to escape paying the same » Full Story