Dover council row over bill and outside counsel clashes
Dover City Councilor Douglas DeDe defends a motion for outside interviews with Rath Young and Pignatelli, arguing legal support and criticizing an earlier opinion. He cites costs over 20 000, calls for a restored City Attorney position, and urges clear objectives for the City Manager amid tax and salary concerns.
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Rath, Young and Pignatelli
Foster
Myers
George Wattendorf
Wattendorf
Hindle
Concord
Rath
Young
Pignatelli
Dover
Douglas DeDe
Dover readers press for open city salary data and costs
Letters criticize Dover for lack of transparency on taxpayer costs citing a 2003 budget of 73.5 million and salaries near or above 100,000. The writer urges publishing an annual employee salary list and hiring a legal or consulting firm to ensure proper taxpayer representation in contract negotiations.
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Dover
Rochester
Concord
Foster’s
Veteran's view on military service in politics
In a letter to the editor a veteran argues the Vietnam War dominates presidential race coverage. He notes Bush says he complied with service and is proud, while Kerry highlights his Vietnam service amid controversy and postwar criticism from fellow veterans and political leaders.
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Bush
John Kerry
Burkett
Congress
Terry McAuliffe
DNC
Veterans letter weighs in on Gore Kerry and Bush
A former Korean War fighter pilot assesses the Vietnam era service of Al Gore John Kerry and George Bush. The author praises Kerry and Bush for their service while criticizing Gore for a short Vietnam tour and early postwar departure. He notes Bush and Kerry sought and received early releases from their commitments and commends both for risking their lives.
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al Gore
John Kerry
George Bush
Vietnam
Congress
Navy
Kerry
Evi
Dent
National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
Yale
Air Force
Alabama
Senate
Texas
Gore
Harvard Business School
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