Smart safety move
The words “safe” and “cigarette” usually don’t go together. They combine for an obvious oxymoron.

Consumer relief in the distance Revised credit card rules take effect in 18 months
It’s not going to help with those holiday bills that are arriving in mailboxes and e-mail inboxes this month. Heck, they won’t even be in place in time to have any impact on the bills that may be run up for Christmas 2009. Nevertheless, overdue relief for credit card holders is on the way.

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Barack Obama for president
It is almost redundant to say that an impending presidential election is one of the most important in history. The election of a president is not simply about elevation of an individual to high office but about the future of the world’s oldest and greatest democracy.

Lawmakers to revive bills on elder abuse
HARRISBURG — Northeast Pennsylvania lawmakers will have an early order of business when the new legislative session starts in January.

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YOUR OPINION
Key eye on lawmakers