Gas heat shutoffs and protection of vulnerable residents
In our opinion foolproof care is needed to prevent repeat neglect after two Pittsburgh area cases where women froze or nearly froze because gas heating was turned off for nonpayment. The gas company faced pressure to collect bills, but must ensure no one is harmed before cutting heat.
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Gas shutoff fears prompt call for utility responsibility
In Pittsburgh actions a gas company faces questions over shutoffs for unpaid bills. The speaker argues utilities must act responsibly to avoid harm and urges review of shutoff policies without needing new laws.
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Growing Up Then Now In Boy Scouts And Knickers
A nostalgic column traces childhood rites from easy growth to formal leagues and varied hats. It riffs on long trousers versus knickers, skinny dipping hazards, pranks, and schoolyard games, then shifts to Washington policy on a 90 day premarket chemical notification bill and industry lobbying. Washington insiders debate safeguards against health and environmental risks amid industry influence.
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Safeguards policy reversal linked to industry money
A review shows McCollister pushed a weaker bill after chemical industry support. Ford reportedly reversed the premarket chemical notification policy, amid undisclosed meetings and aides denying consultation. Armendaris faces renewed misconduct claims tied to OMBE contracts and fundraising alliances with Ben Fernandez.
Big John and Jenny's Thorny Road to Reunion
A husband once left his wife for another woman then returned after years of separation. Jenny's diabetes and care defined their life as Big John, now a retired police officer, sacrificed privacy and pride to support and nurture her. She died at 73 and he at 65.
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McCormack seeks 100000 in federal matching funds for antiabortion campaign
Ellen McCormack, a 49 year old New Yorker with a single issue antiabortion platform, applies for $100,000 in federal matching funds under the election reform law. FEC officials say she may qualify, triggering debate over funds for a minor party-style candidacy and church state concerns amid broader critique of the matching funds system.
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