Israel has only itself to blame

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.

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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.

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Historic test for the House

The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, March 17:

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It's time right now to fix health care

The following editorial appeared in the Kansas City Star on Wednesday, March 17:

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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:

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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.

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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:

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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.

http://www.mercurynews.com

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.

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Israel's provocation

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, March 16:

http://www.chicago.tribune.com

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.

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For John Isner, a learning experience against Rafael Nadal

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - The learning curve keeps getting steeper for John Isner, tennis student.

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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.

http://www.contracostatimes.com

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.

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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.

http://www.star-telegram.com

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.

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