Open letter defends Hubbard schools and tax levy
A Hubbard Township reader cautions against threats tied to a tax levy for quality education. The letter argues for accountability and better education without simply raising taxes, noting mixed teaching quality, waste, and the need for sustained focus on student outcomes. The writer cites family ties and decades as a taxpayer observer.
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James) D’eramo
Jesus
Hubbard Township
Trillion Dollar IRA Vision vs. Social Security Loss
Richard L. Lesher argues the IRA concept mirrors a national trust fund and recalls Social Security's OASI in 1935. He calculates that from 1937 to 1982 the fund would exceed 1.05 trillion if invested, noting the current balance fell to about 20 billion by FY 1981 and questioning the untouchable status of Social Security.
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Richard L. Lesher
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Social Security
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
OASI
Bridges of reconciliation and devotion in a quiet prayer
A meditation on reconciliation inspired by a fallen bridge designer friend. The piece links faith, human relationships, and a call to be agents of reconciliation through daily acts and prayer within a church community.
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Jesus
Letters to the Editor Welcome in Hubbard News
The Hubbard News invites reader letters and will publish them after confirmation. Letters may be edited or shortened and names can be withheld on request with a satisfactory reason. Telephone numbers are requested for contact.
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Hubbard News
View from Washington trade fairs overseas
Congressman Lyle Williams of Ohio urges using embassies to host overseas trade fairs to showcase American products like autos coal and trucks. He argues seminars could win foreign buyers, reduce the balance of payments deficit and push exports while protecting high tech items. He invites questions and provides district and D C office contacts.
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Lyle Williams
Ohio
Japan
Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Washington, D.C
No More False Promises From Ohio Budget Fight
In a searing critique, the speaker condemns Am. Sub. S.B. 530 for worsening Ohio’s $1.5 billion deficit with a $430 million tax hike and $520 million in cuts, arguing the plan delays cash flow problems and fails to address long term fiscal health. OBM forecasts show a grim 18 to 24 month outlook with unemployment over 10 percent and rising social costs.
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Ohio Senate
Senate
Office of Budget and Management
Ways and Means Committee
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio
Ohio House
Ohio House backs law punishing felons with guns
The Ohio House of Representatives reconvened after Easter recess and advanced House Bill 269, a law and order measure sponsored by State Representative Joseph J. Vukovich. It imposes a two year prison term for felons possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony, served consecutively with the underlying crime, with further penalties per the court. An amendment, approved 49-47, would add death penalty considerations for officers wounded, and a seven year auto sentence for related offenses, subject to court rulings on mitigating circumstances.
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Ohio House of Representatives
Senate
Joseph J. Vukovich
Poland
Debate over how death penalty fits with gun laws in Ohio
The discussion centers on a proposed amendment affecting death penalty reinstatement in Ohio. Supporters argue it would hinder four years of work to restore capital punishment, while opponents doubt constitutionality and fear the court would return to previously halted punishment. Some favor judicial flexibility, warning the amendment could strip sentencing authority from judges.
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Ohio
Montage Candid Companions
JOAN COCHRAN writes about the social hazard of frank candid criticism among friends. The piece riffs on the discomfort of being confronted with a brutal inventory of faults and the urge to mock or gossip rather than offer support. It urges keeping weaknesses private.
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Joan Cochran
Co-signing a loan dangers warned by Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau cautions co-signers that they can be held personally responsible for the debt if the borrower fails to pay. About 74.6 percent of co-signers are asked to pay, with risks including late charges, court costs, and possible wage or property seizure. Considerability and written lender notice before any late charges or loan acceleration are advised, and only co-sign if you can afford the obligation.
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JTER
Better Business Bureau
Business Bureau
National Consumer Commission
Bersener
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