Brodsky: A united front helps to rebuild
Brodsky: A united front helps to rebuild The sheer magnitude of the human suffering and economic cost of Superstorm Sandy gets clearer every day. The initial responses of individual New Yorkers, and of...
View ArticleFight for right to know
Fight for right to know • The following is from an editorial in The Washington Post:The Senate procedure that allows a single member to put a "hold" on legislation is not something we generally...
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U.S. allies snub Mideast
U.S. allies snub Mideast Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:32 p.m., Monday, December 3,...
View ArticleEditorial: Mr. Conners' outrageous idea
Editorial: Mr. Conners' outrageous idea THE ISSUE:The county comptroller wants subpoena power.THE STAKES:An official who can't keep basic private information private has no business with more sensitive...
View ArticleLetter: Ethan Allen ruling offers no option
Letter: Ethan Allen ruling offers no option Our mother was killed and father severely injured in October 2005, when the Ethan Allen capsized on Lake George.On Nov. 29, New York's highest court decided...
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Ease suffering; legalize marijuana
Ease suffering; legalize marijuana Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:32 p.m., Monday,...
View ArticleLetter: Everyone should share in tax hikes
Letter: Everyone should share in tax hikes President Barack Obama says the wealthy should pay their fair share of taxes and wants to let the so-called "Bush tax cuts" expire for everybody except those...
View ArticleLetter: Study paramount in hydrofracking
Letter: Study paramount in hydrofracking Public review of both the process of hydrofracking and regulation of hydrofracking would be most welcome. As it now stands, a deep veil of secrecy surrounds the...
View ArticleLetter: Make licenses in New York
Letter: Make licenses in New York We see repeated, well-constructed television commercials referencing the big, bright New York "open for business." Yet, "High-bid win colors driver's license debate,"...
View ArticleMarcus: Fiscal cliff? It's a big deal
Marcus: Fiscal cliff? It's a big deal I used a harsh adjective the other day to describe the GOP's opening offer on "fiscal cliff" talks with the White House: pathetic. Fairness demands that the same...
View ArticleThe truly grand bargain
The truly grand bargain Sometimes you have to walk through the desert to get to the Promised Land. That's the way it is for Republicans right now. The Republicans are stuck in a miserable position at...
View ArticleBrooks: The truly grand bargain
Brooks: The truly grand bargain Sometimes you have to walk through the desert to get to the Promised Land. That's the way it is for Republicans right now. The Republicans are stuck in a miserable...
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An old idea could work
An old idea could work Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:54 p.m., Tuesday, December 4,...
View ArticleEditorial: Lake George needs help, now
Editorial: Lake George needs help, now THE ISSUE:The state is too hesitant to require boats be inspected and washed, as a way to battle the spread of invasive species.THE STAKES:Why not at least try...
View ArticleLetter: Spielberg film honors Lincoln
Letter: Spielberg film honors Lincoln From President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address, one of the shortest in history yet one of the greatest:"With malice toward none, with charity for all,...
View ArticleLetter: U.S. firms must ensure safety
Letter: U.S. firms must ensure safety "Death stains U.S. labels," Nov. 29, reports products from Walt Disney Co., Wal-Mart, Sears and others were found at the garment factory in Bangladesh where 112...
View ArticleLetter: Backhanded move backfired
Letter: Backhanded move backfired The editorial "The revenge of Officer Lutz," Dec. 3, fails to place the blame for an outrageous result where it belongs: upon the poor legal advice given to Albany...
View ArticleLetter: Occupy changed our country
Letter: Occupy changed our country Regarding Judge William Carter's determination that District Attorney David Soares could be held in contempt of court if his office doesn't move ahead with a case...
View ArticleLetter: Gun safety the right course
Letter: Gun safety the right course The article "Arming children with the facts about guns," Nov. 28, highlights how New York gun laws are chaotic and stupid. Few, if any, people have a clear...
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Before the Pope sends his first tweet
Before the Pope sends his first tweet Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:24 p.m.,...
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