Honest leaders over new laws in Abramoff scandal
The Gazette argues that integrity beats new rules as Washington confronts the Abramoff matter. It cites W C Fields and Michael Kinsley on honesty and legality, notes Abramoff’s guilty pleas and bipartisan money flows, and urges transparent reform focused on character over further rules.
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Readers anger over housing sex offenders and attacks on evolution
Letters criticize Sheriff Zeller for housing offenders in Abbe Center, defend Erin Evan-Schwartz and dismiss evolution as science. Contributors urge victims’ support, condemn McCarthy era tactics, and call for decency in public discourse.
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Call for a full leadership shake-up in Congress
The article argues both parties should replace top leaders amid DeLay’s resignation and GOP ethics turmoil. It cites Blunt and Boehner as possible replacements, notes Frist’s weak leadership, and highlights Reid and Pelosi’s mixed effectiveness and public image challenges.
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Tip” O'Neill
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YOUR TURN phone number in e-mails.
A brief note stresses that a phone number should be included in email communications to verify identity. It warns that online names alone are insufficient for proper identification. The guidance emphasizes practical contact details for secure correspondence.
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