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Matter of Opinion archive for June 25, 2008

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008

Exxon-Valdez: 19 years later

The Supreme Court just drastically cut the punitive damages for the 1989 Exxon-Valdez disaster off the Alaska coast. Story here.I don't imagine this ruling will be popular with the people, many of whom are already angry at oil companies for the exponential growth in gas…

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Our view: New laws in our best interest

Today's editorial alerts dishwasher owners and mobile-phone-using drivers that their habits are going to have to change, by law, starting July 1. To the complainers we say drivers' safety and a clean river are worth forgoing that phone conversation and using your favorite detergent.What do…

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