Today's Opinions

Republicans looking for any sign of hope for the presidential election - beyond the temporary Obama/Clinton fight - haven’t been able to find it in recent special elections for the House of Representatives.

If three strikes and you’re out is the rule in both baseball and politics, then Republicans look to be finished this fall. They’ve lost not one, not two, but three special elections for House seats in recent months.

Sen. Arlen Specter just doesn't get it.

While he's out running around worrying about whether the New England Patriots stole signals during a football game, the country he supposedly represents is teetering on an economic cliff.

Gas prices are nearing $4 a gallon, homes are being foreclosed on at record numbers and folks are scared about what might be next.

And, in case he forgot, the country's at war.

The honorable Republican from Pennsylvania needs a reality check.

The application from American Electric Power (AEP) for renewal of the operating license for the Smith Mountain Project has been forwarded and accepted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

As many of you know, the Tri-County Re-licensing Committee (TCRC) is not satisfied with the level of detail in each of the management plans submitted with the application for the stewardship of the lakes. TCRC’s concerns have been sent to AEP and FERC. It is our understanding that FERC will be asking AEP for additional information to expand the application.