Fact check:
Obama budget a leap of faith on future growth
By CALVIN WOODWARD and MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press Writers
      EDITOR’S NOTE: An occasional look at assertions by government officials and how well they adhere to the facts. WASHINGTON
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Thank you, Justice Alito
By E.J. DIONNE JR.
      WASHINGTON The nation owes a substantial debt to Justice Samuel Alito for his display of unhappiness over President Obama’s criticisms of the Supreme Court’s recent legislation — excuse me, decision — opening our electoral system to a new torrent of corporate money.
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Off in the New Age
By FROMA HARROP
      Money, spirituality and something else combined last October to set off a ghastly tragedy near Sedona, Ariz. Participants in a “Sweat Lodge” ceremony, run by New Age impresario James Arthur Ray, were overcome with heat. Three died, and 18 were hospitalized. Yavapai County investigators could charge Ray with homicide.
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Public meetings focus on Letcher Co.’s future
     To the Editor:
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