Friday, September 3, 2010
FDA lets egg producers, like DeCoster, fly coop
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday:Thursday, September 2, 2010
President's dour tone was right for Iraq message
Presidential candidate Barack Obama rose to prominence as a fierce critic of the war in Iraq, but there was little of that spirit on display when he, as president, delivered a subdued, dignified address to the nation Tuesday.In recession, the kids might be all right
When looking at all the effects of this recession, one that's hard to predict is its impact on those who are just entering the workforce.Wednesday, September 1, 2010
OUR OPINION: Older smokers also benefit from quitting
We hear a lot about young people and smoking, and for good reason. But that’s no reason to neglect older smokers.OUR OPINION: Duncan delivers dual message to teachers
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has given himself a difficult assignment. In events like Tuesday’s appearance in Maine, he has tried to make the case that even though he wants teachers to be held to a higher standard, and in cases of long-term underperforming schools, favors removing the staff and starting over, he is really on the teachers’ side.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
OUR OPINION: GDP growth too slow for those at the bottom
Living through this economic downturn sometimes feels a little like being one of those trapped Chilean miners: We’re told that help is on the way, but it’s so far off it’s hard to see how we are going to hang on long enough to benefit from it.OUR OPINION: Debate about debates is news for slow month
How do you know it’s August? If it weren’t the slowest month of the year news-wise, would a candidate’s decision to skip an appearance before some Bangor business groups end up on front pages all over the state?Sunday, August 29, 2010
OUR OPINION: Race to the Top loss shows lack of consensus
Too bad it wasn’t a race to the bottom — maybe Maine would have had a shot.Thursday, August 26, 2010
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