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In recent days, I've changed my view of Israel's prime minister.
Briefs: On Iran, oil, taxes, the dollar, double standards, etc.
More briefs related to public questions - accompanied by more thoughts about them. ...
Myths and misrepresentations about ObamaCare
President Barack Obama's top strategists have belatedly challenged the Republican argument that Congress should kill his health care reform plan because the American people have rejected it.
Spotless credit, balance sheet not enough to win furniture-maker a loan
Gina Quatrine declared that her furniture factory was a "true old-fashioned European workshop" - which seemed a bit incongruous, given that we were standing on a concrete shop floor in an industrial neighborhood of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, March 17:
It's time right now to fix health care
The following editorial appeared in the Kansas City Star on Wednesday, March 17:
Slow progress on government transparency
The following editorial appeared in the For Worth Star-Telegram on Wednesday, March 17:
Broadband, a basic utility for the 21st century
The following editorial appeared in the Seattle Times on Wednesday, March 17:
Israeli slap at U.S. has a familiar feel
A few days after Vice President Joe Biden returned from his blighted trip to Israel, Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to the United States, held a conference call with Israel's consul generals across the country, an Israeli official said. Oren told them Israeli-American relations were in crisis, the worst in 35 years.
Bitter' words from Obama sent citizen journalist on wild ride
What does it mean to be the most famous citizen journalist in the world? Mayhill Fowler has discovered it can be a rough ride.
Don't let banks dictate overhaul
The following editorial appeared in the Sacramento Bee on Wednesday, March 17:
Slow steps to high-speed broadband
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, March 17:
For a doctor, health reform debate can seem like a far-off nightmare
Dr. Julie Quakenbush didn't have a seat at the big table during last month's Blair House health reform summit. Policymakers don't ask her what she thinks about a system that has gone hopelessly haywire.
Nolan Ryan figures Rangers should continue to improve
The Great Leap Forward made by the Texas Rangers' pitching staff, the lowering of the ERA by a run, the huge strides on the mound that propelled the team to 87 wins - well, you can excuse Nolan Ryan if he sees it as something less than all that.
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, March 16:
Think the Sixers are struggling? Imagine being the Nets
To little surprise, the atmosphere in the Philadelphia 76ers' and New Jersey Nets' locker rooms were remarkably similar.
For John Isner, a learning experience against Rafael Nadal
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - The learning curve keeps getting steeper for John Isner, tennis student.
Murray State gets presidential seal of approval
President Barack Obama picked only one team to post an upset in Thursday's four NCAA Tournament first-round games at HP Pavilion.
Increasing field to 96 a bad call
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Savor your bracket this bright March morning, because it might never be like this again.
A behind the scenes look at Ron Washington's positive drug test case
Not that anyone would admit it publicly, but Rangers management could see this one coming. For months, it watched a PR disaster building like a thunderstorm to the west.
Green will lift Michigan State next season if Spartans bow out to New Mexico State
Rarely is there a one-on-one conversation with Draymond Green that doesn't include the gregarious Michigan State forward's arm eventually draped around the shoulder of the person with whom he's having a discussion.
Robert Pattinson Meets His Adoring Public
Crews Shore Up Fargo Against Red River
Leprechaun-dressed Suspect Killed in Robbery
Last of Market Days boasts St. Patrick's them
Regulators Paid Bonuses Before Economic Crisis
Autopsy Results Released in Sweat Lodge Deaths
Parents Take Back Kids They Gave to Missionaries
Body Found in Ala. Golf Pond Is Missing Lawyer
Oops! Police Send Drugs to Surplus Store
Biden Mistakenly Blesses Irish Leader's Mother
Lacey Brown Sent Packing on 'American Idol'
Search Stops, Starts Again for Wash. Mom and Son
Obama Spars With Fox News on Health Reform
Texas Manager Tested Positive for Cocaine
House Leaders Face Off on Health Care
Fed Boss Makes Case to Keep All Banking Duties
Raw Video: NYC Green With St. Patrick's Pride
Shock Over 'Electrifying' French Game Show
Jailer Allegedly Rips Out Inmate's Gold 'Grill'
Raw Video: Moment of Texas Bus Crash on Tape
Agassi Apologizes for Poking Fun at Sampras
Kansas will stay NCAA-bound, not the NIT
Shawn Andrews was more trouble than his talent was worth to Eagles
Rangers manager won't survive in dugout despite public support from management
Where Twins' Punto starts and finishes is anyone's guess
Committee considering new rules for postseason overtime games
Kentucky should have two major points of concern in NCAA Tournament
Minnesota can write a wonderful script against Xavier
Villanova seniors channel past to shape future
Time for Rangers to say goodbye to Ron Washington
Ron Washington's reprieve with Rangers may be short-lived
Villanova's fate depends on defense and rebounding
Washington can start anew with Marquette
MLS may have seen the last of David Beckham
Free (and hateful) speech vs. the right to gather
America needs national debate on nuclear power
Overhauling No Child Left Behind
Iran sanctions can't work without enforcement
PC will lose its place at top of computing hierarchy
Cellphone application that guides illegal border crossers to water sends the wrong message
Why Phillies are looking at 98 wins in 2010
Separate license for crossbows makes sense
An evolutionary theory for conservatism
Startup brings new vision to microlending
Rangers could clean up with Vladimir Guerrero hitting second
Gonzaga savors the NCAA journey more than destination
Happier times for former Wisconsin player from Final Four team
Tiger Woods just turned the golf world upside down
Tiger Woods: Why now, and why at Augusta?
Adding Lowell would be smart move by Marlins
Tiger Woods will get back on prowl at Augusta
It's better to pick against Kansas Jayhawks than to feel all dirty