Dishonesty and politics used to pass energy bill
We don’t know what favors, if any, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Niles, was promised by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and possibly President Barack Obama. We do know that Obama and Pelosi lobbied intensively to convince members of Congress to vote in favor of the Waxman-Markey Bill — otherwise known as ‘‘cap and trade’’ — on Friday. By the thin margin of 219-212, the House of Representatives approved ‘‘cap and trade.’’ U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson, D-St. Clairsville, whose district reaches Austintown, voted against it. Wilson, an early opponent of the measure, defied party discipline to vote in the best interests of his constituents. We believe they will remember that when he comes up for re-election. We hope Ryan received a lot for his vote. With knowledge of how badly thousands of families in his district will be hurt by the bill, if it becomes law, Ryan appears to have turned his back on his constituents. He chose to vote with Pelosi, D-Cali.
» Full StoryTricks not the answer for budget
We hope Ohioans are not about to be victimized by the old ‘‘poison pill’’ tactic. With just a few days to go before the General Assembly must approve a new budget, the situation has a distinct odor to it.
» Full StoryThere’s plenty to see and do in the area
If you can’t find something fun to do in Trumbull County this week, you’re not looking.
The red-and-white striped tent of Ohio Chautauqua returned to downtown Warren for the third time for another five-day run.
One final tribute to an educator
My contributions to the year’s community columns began with a tribute to a teacher, coach and friend of many years. It seems appropriate to dedicate my last words in this role to one more area educator.
» Full StoryIran makes one appreciate freedom
‘‘Don’t be afraid; we are together.’’
Those are the chants in the streets of Tehran and other large cities in Iran as the Sea of Green continues its protests despite continued and escalating crackdowns of the government.
Strickland flop on gambling a bad call
Gov. Ted Strickland has let his fellow Ohioans down. He has broken a pledge made repeatedly since he became governor. He was wrong to do so.
Strickland recently revealed that he has changed his mind about expansion of legalized gamblin.
Flag Boy
state budget press conference
Safety Day
McDonald Festival parade
WARA- Ham Radio
Veteran-Ray Salyard
TAG Summerfest
Wed. Trumbull Co. Fair
