Independence of Fed in Trump era sparks rate cut debate
The piece argues the Fed should maintain independence amid Trump tariffs and trade tensions. It notes mixed data on inflation and unemployment, cites Powell pondering patience on a rate cut, and warns political pressure could distort decisions. It urges objective policy focused on price stability and full employment.
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Best quality of a small town poll options
Thursday readers rate safety as the top quality at 30 percent, followed by nobody’s a stranger 21 percent and other 21 percent. The poll also asks readers to vote on their favorite part of the Stark County Italian American Festival with responses requested on IndeOnline.com.
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Letters to the editor submission guidelines
The Independent invites readers to send opinions via letters to the editor, printed city only, with name, address, and daytime phone for verification. Letters should be 300 words or fewer, may be edited, and multiple letters by a writer in 30 days are unlikely. forms, poetry, and noncompliant submissions are not used.
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Massillon Postmaster Adverts Address Change Requests
The Independent lists an address for readers to send post office address changes to 729 Lincoln Way East Massillon Ohio 44646 with advertising notices.
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Jon Stewart Returns to TV With Sharp Congressional Plea
Stewart resurfaced on C-SPAN after leaving TV in 2015 to advocate for 9/11 first responders health care funding. He urged Congress to act before the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund expires, urging accountability without partisan blame and stressing truth, empathy, and sustained commitment to reform.
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Letter to the Editor on Medicare for All 65 Plus Feasibility
Pat Sullivan argues Medicare for all adults under 65 is infeasible due to chronic health and behavioral requirements. He warns against penalizing the healthy and proposes a $2500 yearly dental allowance for low income people, noting mouth health affects digestion and employment.
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Reader feedback on comics and local offices concerns
Letters critique Pearl before Swine censoring and request a reprint, suggest Peanuts return, and comment on Jeopardy contestants. Readers offer views on cat laws, neighboring property issues, and note multiple resignations among Tuscarawas Township staff since Blake Brenner became trustee.
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