Letter: Sincere thanks to all veterans
Letter: Sincere thanks to all veterans Once again, in celebrating Veterans Day this week, it's time to give thanks to all the veterans who gave so much for what we too often take for granted. Too many...
View ArticleLetter: Think outside the schoolhouse
Letter: Think outside the schoolhouse Your editorial ("The assignment: Save the schools," Nov. 9) is a heartfelt plea for lowering overhead costs in public education, which is laudable, but shows a...
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Room for compromise
Room for compromise Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:27 p.m., Wednesday, November 14,...
View ArticleFriedman: Obama's nightmare called Syria
Friedman: Obama's nightmare called Syria The sex scandal engulfing two of our top military and intelligence officers could not be coming at a worse time: The Middle East has never been more unstable...
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Petraeus gambled with rules
Petraeus gambled with rules Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:28 p.m., Wednesday,...
View ArticleEditorial: At UAlbany, horrors of hazing
Editorial: At UAlbany, horrors of hazing THE ISSUE:One group of students faces charges of abusing another. THE STAKES:The subsequent attention is the last thing the university needs. Here are two...
View ArticleLetter: Property owners were hoodwinked
Letter: Property owners were hoodwinked How is it possible that Schenectady's mayor and City Council agreed to an eight-year deal for the city's portion of the county's sales tax revenue that only...
View ArticleLetter: Negative aspects of social media
Letter: Negative aspects of social media I stumbled upon the intriguing "Guide kids into social media swirl" on Nov. 11.This article provides an interesting perspective for parents who are not...
View ArticleLetter: Drones a careless use of technology
Letter: Drones a careless use of technology No, this isn't George Lucas' newest addition to the "Star Wars" film family. This drone war began with President George W. Bush's administration and has...
View ArticleFor GOP, it's time to ante up
For GOP, it's time to ante up As the debt ceiling loomed last year, President Barack Obama believed Republicans had him over a barrel. They had won the midterm election. More important, calling the...
View ArticleLetter: Republicans need to get over loss
Letter: Republicans need to get over loss Sixty-four years ago, I registered as a Republican. I had the youthful naivete to believe it was a party of gentlemen. Almost two years ago, I left the...
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Obama needs to do more
Obama needs to do more Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:58 p.m., Thursday, November...
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Public pension politics must change
Public pension politics must change Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:58 p.m.,...
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Time for a new role for CIA
Time for a new role for CIA Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:59 p.m., Thursday,...
View ArticleLetter: Time for Draves to give it up
Letter: Time for Draves to give it up Failed Assembly candidate Michele Draves is off the mark in her letter "Tedisco needs to take some action," Nov. 14. Assemblyman Jim Tedisco has taken action from...
View ArticleLetter: Criticism of utilities hits home
Letter: Criticism of utilities hits home The workers from National Grid and other utility companies helping downstate in the wake of Hurricane Sandy are dedicated people putting their lives on the line...
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The farce that is election coverage
The farce that is election coverage Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:21 p.m., Friday,...
View ArticleA disastrous plan
A disastrous plan We used to lose power at our house in Clifton Park with alarming frequency. There were rumors it was because we're on a power grid that predates Edison himself. That's the only...
View ArticleON THE RECORD: Notable quotes of the week
ON THE RECORD: Notable quotes of the week "I have never known him to be a flirtatious person."— Kyra Phillipsof the HLN cable network,on David Petraeus"The half-naked FBI agent is possibly the least...
View ArticleEditorial: Long story short
Editorial: Long story short THE ISSUE:THE STAKES: The best news locally last week may have been Regeneron Pharmaceuticals's announcement that it's expanding its North Greenbush plant. Soon, another 300...
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