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Opinion

Chandler should follow Gilbert on budget cuts

Tribune Editorial Nov 19, 2009 - 3:27PM

Our View: Until now, Chandler has weathered the economic downturn better than neighboring cities, but it hasn't escaped the budget pain. For a city that already has a lean operation compared to other Valley communities, Chandler now has no choice but to consolidate and eliminate some services.

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Extend tax credit for Mesa movie studio

Our View: Why shouldn't Mesa be the next satellite for Hollywood's filmmaking empire? The East Valley's largest city often struggles...

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Letters to the editor: Nov. 20

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer...

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Officials ignore E.V. model for fighting crime

Last week, Forbes magazine announced the world’s most powerful people. No. 41 was Sinaloa drug cartel head Joaquin...

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Opinion

Brad Harrington, Commentary

Nov 18, 2009 - 11:20AM

Brad Harrington: The fact of the matter is that the “stimulus” package, the alleged goal of which was to create millions of jobs, has been an utter failure, and the Obama administration is clutching at every possibly straw—including phony cook-the-data straws—to try to hide that fact.

Stimulus Web site plays games with numbers

Brad Harrington, Commentary Nov 18, 2009 - 11:20AM

Brad Harrington: The fact of the matter is that the “stimulus” package, the alleged goal of which was to create millions of jobs, has been an utter failure, and the Obama administration is clutching at every possibly straw—including phony cook-the-data straws—to try to hide that fact.

Make the budget cuts already

Tribune Editorial Nov 17, 2009 - 1:46PM

Our View: Arizona lawmakers are back at the state Capitol, seeking to chip away once more at the monstrous state deficit.

The Vent

Tribune Editorial

Nov 19, 2009 - 9:54PM

 “What’s all this about a special 'twilight,’ with a new moon full of stars on Friday? Last I checked, there’s twilight every night, the new moon was Monday and you have to drive a few miles out of town to really see the stars. ”

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The Vent: Nov. 20

Tribune Editorial Nov 19, 2009 - 9:54PM

 “What’s all this about a special 'twilight,’ with a new moon full of stars on Friday? Last I checked, there’s twilight every night, the new moon was Monday and you have to drive a few miles out of town to really see the stars. ”

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The Vent: Nov. 18

Tribune Editorial Nov 19, 2009 - 9:51PM

“A football field is 100 yards long. If the public address speakers are placed in the center and/or at the end of the field, that means that they need to be heard for only 50 yards. Why is it that we have to listen to the blaring noise when we’re having dinner on our patio, nearly a mile from the field? Inquiring and annoyed minds would like to know.”

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Letters to the editor

Tribune Editorial

Nov 19, 2009 - 10:00PM

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words, factually accurate and original thoughts of the writer. Please be brief and include name, address, city and phone number for verification. Letters and comments may be edited for clarity and length.

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Letters to the editor: Nov. 20

Tribune Editorial Nov 19, 2009 - 10:00PM

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words, factually accurate and original thoughts of the writer. Please be brief and include name, address, city and phone number for verification. Letters and comments may be edited for clarity and length.

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Letters to the editor: Nov. 18

Tribune Editorial Nov 17, 2009 - 2:51PM

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words, factually accurate and original thoughts of the writer. Please be brief and include name, address, city and phone number for verification. Letters and comments may be edited for clarity and length.

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