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Are Democrats really serious about affordability?

AS OTHERS SEE IT THE WASHINGTON POST Emboldened by the scale of Democratic victories in the midterms, a small group of liberals is trying to blow up a carefully negotiated bipartisan agreement that would make it easier to build in America. Failure to pass this compromise during the lame-duck session would send a loud message that the incoming Democratic majorities aren’t as serious about affordability as candidates said they were on the stump. And a deal this good for the economy is unlikely to materialize in the next Congress, which is why unions for the building trades and ...

New Honda investment reflects well on Ohio workforce

When Honda announced earlier this week that it is planning a $3 billion investment in a new vehicle assembly plant near Marysville, it was a reminder of the faith the automaker — and other large employers — have in Ohio and its workforce. “This is not simply an investment in another plant. It is an investment in the future of Honda manufacturing in America,” said Bob Nelson, executive vice president of American Honda Motor. Companies don’t make that kind of commitment — a goal to begin production in 2029 with more than 2,000 jobs created — without knowing they can ...

Remember all who served on Veterans Day

No one alive today remembers the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that inspired Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. For that matter, the numbers are dwindling of those who remember the events of World War II and the Korean War, which sparked the evolution of Armistice Day to Veterans Day — a day to appreciate all veterans. Honoring those who gave some AND those who gave all, Veterans Day is an important reminder to the rest of us of just how much we owe the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Blue wave embarrasses leftist claiming Trump would end elections

Blue wave embarrasses leftist claiming Trump would end elections We had a midterm election in which the Democrats and the Left were wildly successful. There is one way in which this makes some of them look either deeply stupid or dishonest. Many of them who rejoice now tried to claim there ...

Affordability can determine students’ college choices

High school seniors across Ohio are about to face the usual holiday questions from well-meaning relatives. “So, where are you planning to go to college?” or “What are you going to do after you graduate?” For a significant number of those students, the answer will depend on what they and their families can afford; and according to a recent report by the National College Attainment Network, that might be harder in Ohio than in some other states. “When available resources do not cover those costs (tuition, books, housing, food, transportation and other necessities), students may ...

Choose Youngstown air base as home for new squadron

Seventy-five years ago, ground was broken on what would become one of the Mahoning Valley's most significant and robust economic and military gems. Back in 1951, construction began on the Youngstown Air Reserve Station toward its April 1952 grand opening. In that ensuing three quarters of a century, YARS has grown fast and furiously to become a top-tier economic catalyst for the Mahoning Valley, employing about 2,000 reservists and active-duty personnel and reaping an annual monetary impact on our region of approximately $150 million. In recent years, the Vienna Township air base ...