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Work record: A Corbett aide’s job duties are still in question
Gov. Tom Corbett made a feeble defense Friday of the work product of Ron Tomalis, his special adviser on higher education.
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America’s role: The U.S. must seek a lasting solution in Gaza
Nearly a month deep into what has become a war Americans are asking themselves what the U.S. role should be.
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Road delay: Congress ducks a lasting transportation solution
The Highway Trust Fund has reported a negative cash flow since the year 2000.
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Debt of honor: Congress does the right thing for veterans
It approves additional funding to provide better, more timely health care through the VA
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House inaction: Philly students are left waiting for a funding source
The Sept. 8 opening of Philadelphia’s schools is now in jeopardy.
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A hand up for hygiene: Obama was on to something with the fist bump
Study shows fist-bumping more sanitary than hand-shaking or high-fiving
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Frayed safety net: Pittsburgh’s health care leaders can fill the gap
The region’s uninsured need better options for health care.
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Asides: Passion champions; Rain Day brings rain; Westmoreland County celebrating
The Steelers aren’t the city’s only football team making noise.
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Migrant hysteria: Holy Family Institute and others are right to lend a hand
Alarmed by the influx, some Americans in border towns have accused the youths of carrying disease or being undercover gang members.
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College sex assaults: Senators offer a good proposal, with one caveat
One troubling part of the bill would have college administrations conduct surveys to gather student sexual assault data to publish online.
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No right to know?: Edgar Snyder gets a judge to keep the public out
If everybody in Pittsburgh knows personal injury lawyer Edgar Snyder, it’s because he made them know him.
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Preserving libraries: Cost-cutting is the way to the future, but how?
Like other states, Pennsylvania has reduced funding for public libraries.
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Calling No. 75: The legend of Mean Joe Greene has a new chapter
The 10-time Pro Bowler was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Legal ceasefire: Peduto takes a new approach to UPMC’s exemption
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and UPMC have declared a ceasefire over what the health care giant’s fair share for city services should be.
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Coal countries: A growing U.S. export also transfers pollution
A 12% drop in the power sector’s carbon emissions since 2008 elicited praise for the Obama administration’s effort to combat global warming.
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Ideal audience: Pittsburgh will be the National League of Cities’ ideal host
Pittsburgh has a big story to tell but lately hasn’t been able to attract a big audience that comes by hosting a national conference.
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Where's the work?: It’s hard to justify Corbett adviser Ron Tomalis’ high salary
The reasons for Ron Tomalis’ hefty salary are unclear.
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Witness to fairness: The DA demands that police improve identifications
Allegheny County’s district attorney is looking into the Pittsburgh police robbery squad.
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Martian marathon: Opportunity keeps knocking on the planet’s surface
Opportunity rover dazzles with its longevity on Mars.
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Right track: A federal rail mandate will make oil cars safer
The U.S. Transportation Department’s welcome mandate comes in the wake of a year of heavy spills and catastrophic derailments.
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Ryan’s block grants: His new proposal would hurt vulnerable Americans
Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin has been considered the intellectual heavyweight among congressional Republicans on fiscal issues.
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Better tune: City rules improve the aftermath of a stadium show
After the Luke Bryan concert at Heinz Field last month the city of Pittsburgh felt like fans had shown not a lick of respect.
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DEP must do better: The public is left with too many questions on drilling
In the past seven years, oil and gas operations have damaged Pennsylvania water supplies 209 times.
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Judges needed: Black lung cases are overwhelming the system
There are few jobs in America that are as hazardous to one’s health as working in the coal mines.
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Pedal to the metal: Safety concerns not left in the dust as speed limit rises
On two stretches of Pennsylvania interstates the speed limit will soon rise to 70 mph from the existing 65 mph as a test.
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PUC’s deaf ear: The agency fails to monitor existing taxi operators
The introduction of Lyft and Uber to Pittsburgh has put a spotlight on the Public Utility Commission — and the light is not flattering.
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Unhealthy sign: Federal courts differ on ACA insurance premiums
Two federal appeals courts handed down sharply differing opinions last week on Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Asides: Parks leadership, luxury hotel suites and 'An American in Paris'
County parks foundation names executive director, Kimpton Hotel Monaco has a suite contest, and CLO collaborates with Theatre du Chatelet.
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Confronting Russia: Ukraine atrocity needs stout response short of war
The downing of MH17 shows that Russian aggression harms more than just Ukraine. Its actions should come at a cost.
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Time for a police chief: The stage is set and the city needs strong leadership
Mayor Bill Peduto says he will have a qualified chief in place sometime after Labor Day.
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Here’s hoping: The PUC takes a step forward on ride sharing
It unanimously approved emergency licenses that allow ride-share companies Lyft and Uber to operate legally in Allegheny County.
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Indonesia decides: World’s third-largest democracy picks a new chief
Indonesia has more or less completed the election of a new president, Joko Widodo.
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Improper probes: Report finds excesses in targeting terror suspects
Human Rights Watch has released a blistering report on investigative and prosecutorial abuses in American terrorism investigations.
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Safety first: Post-Ukraine, Tel Aviv flight ban makes sense
The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, currently centered on Gaza, took on important implications for Americans Tuesday.
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West Mifflin has a point: State shortchanges the district on Duquesne students
West Mifflin says it costs $15,000 to educate a child, but it only receives $10,655 for each Duquesne student.
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Discrimination targeted: Obama signs an order to help federal workers
On Monday, President Barack Obama signed an executive order banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Out of this world: Moon landing 45 years ago remains a magic moment
Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins wagered their lives on NASA’s technical ingenuity.
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France on the march: More troops are being sent to former African colonies
France has decided to put a 3,000-strong force permanently in five of its former colonies, in a band across West and Central Africa.
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Beyond horrible: The case of a starved boy is a shock to basic values
Antonio Rader, now 8, looked like a Holocaust victim, according to Mercer County Detective John J. Piatek.
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Extending the nuclear talks with Iran was a sound step forward
An agreement was reached between members of the United Nations Security Council, German and Iran to extend talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Holy Family is showing compassion by welcoming immigrant children: Holy Family’s aid to refugee children needs support
Holy Family Institute will house unaccompanied migrants no older than 12 while they await the outcomes of their immigration proceedings.
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Mylan Inc. joins U.S. firms that incorporate elsewhere to cut their taxes: Its foreign reincorporation will cut its federal tax bill
More U.S. companies are reincorporating overseas.
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What’s going on? UPMC-Highmark deal leaves public confused
Stuck in the middle of their acrimonious breakup are Highmark’s Western Pennsylvania subscribers.
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That’s all? Citigroup eludes real punishment on securities
Not a single banker has gone to jail for the mortgage-backed securities meltdown.
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In the public interest: Bill would make good rules for doing official business
Fewer measures are more effective in keeping government agencies honest than open records and open meeting laws.
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Fixing pensions: Tax relief won’t come soon under Corbett’s plan
Gov. Tom Corbett has done a disservice to Pennsylvanians by reducing the complicated issue of public employee pensions to a campaign slogan.
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Freedom’s inspiration: Gordimer’s words shook the foundation of apartheid
Nadine Gordimer was not just an accomplished wordsmith, but she was also a leading crusader against one of the world’s cruelest oppressions.
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Asides : An uplifting moment at a trial, and decrepit cemeteries
A victim shows kindness and wisdom toward his attacker, and forgotten grave sites get a call for attention.
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Tragedy in Ukraine: International probe needed for downed plane
Eastern Ukraine is a war zone, and it is tantamount to a lack of wisdom for civilian airlines and pilots to fly over it
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Blindness in Gaza: Leaders of Israel and Hamas make innocents suffer
Opportunistic politicians on both sides have only brought pain and stagnation to their people.
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