SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE OPED BUDGET

Here is the Scripps Howard News Service OPED budget for Tuesday, June 23, 2009. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives, visit our Web site at www.shns.com.

COMMENT

AMBROSE (Ambrose, SHNS -- Column) -- Does The New York Times employ a double standard in reporting news that might endanger lives? 650.

SCHRAM (Schram, SHNS -- Column) -- With Iran's theocratic dictatorship defied and perhaps changed forever by courageous citizens, President Obama was right, but not always wise, in the way he resisted GOP demands for feel-good tough talk. 650.

WALTERS (Walters, Sacramento Bee -- Column) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's departure boosts the possibility of Jerry Brown's return as governor of California. 450.

CYR (Cyr, SHNS -- Column) -- North Korean missile crisis harkens back to Cold War lessons. 550.

SCRIPPS HOWARD EDITORIALS

EDOBAMA (Dale McFeatters, SHNS) -- President Obama holds a press conference -- indoors because of the capital's summer weather. 350.

EDNEDA (Dale McFeatters, SHNS) -- The image of a slain young woman will become emblematic of the current Iranian regime. 300.

EDITORIAL CARTOONS
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23ECMCMAHON (John Rose, Byrd Newspapers) -- Johnny Carson welcomes Ed McMahon to heaven.