Morton Kondracke The manifest danger Islamic radicalism presents to the United States ought to be unifying American politicians around programs to keep the country safe. But their behavior this summer shows they prefer petty partisanship. A series of decisions Congress must make in September — particularly on measures to authorize the National Security Agency’s Terrorist…

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke cautioned lawmakers Friday to avoid the temptation to impose protectionist trade policies as the United States grapples with fierce competition from globalization. Globalization has shrunk the world and made countries increasingly connected through economic ties. The opportunities for companies to sell their goods to more and more…

National Guardsmen Ronnie Argo, left, and Zane Tyson want to get the word out about a recruiting drive Sept. 10 at Wal-Mart.

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband likes to borrow money on small fix-up projects around the house, saying he knows how to manage money and that he?ll pay off the loans quickly. The other day, he came to me for money to make the payment on the latest loan he took out to re-wire the…

ST. LOUIS (AP) Fresh evidence shows that high energy prices and sagging home values are pinching the main driver of the U.S. economy ? the Average Joe’s wallet. Retailers and economists say many Americans are waiting to buy big-ticket items and cutting back on frills. Homeowners are shelving plans to remodel kitchens. Families are dining…

Consumer Reports It?s been more than two years since Congress passed the Can-Spam Act, and despite prosecutions and several high-profile civil settlements under that landmark legislation, unwanted ? and often fraudulent ? solicitations still make up most of the e-mail traffic on the Internet. To keep these messages from flooding their ?In? boxes, many consumers…

Business Highlights from the Associated Press PORTLAND, Tenn. (AP) ? Olhausen Billiards Manufacturing Inc. said on Wednesday it expects to have up to 200 employees within the first year of operation at its new headquarters. The company announced in April it was relocating its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operations from the San Diego area to…

DETROIT (AP) Ford Motor Co. is examining whether alliances with other companies may be beneficial and is willing to consider all options, chairman and chief executive Bill Ford said in an interview. Speaking to Business Week magazine, Ford said no automaker has approached Ford yet, but the company is looking at collaborations that might make…

James Clark Our days of having an Eckerd will be short lived as the new store on the corner of Chancery and Locust streets has been bought by Rite Aid. Just when I thought checking my e-mail couldn?t get more annoying, now I?m being bombarded by spam from a company that calls itself the world?s…

A collection of talents featuring Carole Boyd, Michael Galligan and introducing Robert Gray will be on exhibit at The Station-Pure Art?s ?Summertime? exhibit. The exhibit will run from Monday, August 28 through Wednesday, September 27. Included in this show, for his first time showing will be the Honorable Charles D. Haston. What a wonderfully diverse…