Opinion

  • Disturbing evidence grows

    The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has yet to complete its investigation into the deadly Crandall Canyon Mine collapse last summer. And while it may be prudent to wait for that report before demanding further action, we are disturbed by information revealed last week in an investigation by the House Education and Labor Committee.
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  • To sleep, perchance to stress

    In William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Caesar is suspicious of "lean and hungry" Cassius. The man seems nervous and antsy. Caesar wants "fat, sleek-headed men" about him, men who "sleep well at night."
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  • Marjorie Cortez: Pentagon drops ball in handling of fallen soldiers

    Back in my business reporting days, I covered a workshop intended to help small-business owners unravel the red tape of bidding for federal contracts.
    8:35 p.m. |5 comments

  • Dan Thomasson: Should Democrats turn back clock to winner-take-all days?

    In 1972 just following the California Democratic primary, I walked down to the President's Room off the U.S. Senate chambers where reporters met members and asked the chief attendant to speak to Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota.
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