RICO series sparks reader concerns and policy questions
A Tempe reader criticizes Tribune coverage on RICO abuses noting no official denials from prosecutors and raises fears about drug residue contaminating money. He questions officer rights, warrants, and what the Legislature will address in the next session.
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Tribune
Mark Flatten
Rico
DPS
Jerrold J. Feldner
Tempe
Community plea to prevent utility disconnections harming vulnerable
A reader urges utilities to notify social services at least a week before cutting gas or electricity for nonpayment to protect children under 18 the elderly and those with health issues. They propose agency checks including Child Protective Services to assess welfare and prevent crises, arguing resources exist and priorities must shift.
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Mesa
Child Protective Services
Misplaced blame over Mesa children tragedy letter
Sheila Pritchett defends neighbors in the Mesa deaths, arguing they acted legally and should bear no responsibility. She stresses parental duty, compassion for the needy, and her willingness to help without taking children from their homes.
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Sheila Pritchett
Mesa
Dimension Cable Charges High Fees Exposed in Chandler Letters
Readers urge action after noting Dimension Cable imposes a 26 percent late fee while rivals charge 2 percent. Basic service costs 23 dollars monthly with higher deposits, fewer channels than Mesa, and two-year plans for upgrades. Dimension may raise charges and late fees. service outages require three days. CableAmerica offers no late fees and 17 dollar basics, prompting calls to switch licenses to Chandler. The Tribune invites views and provides mailing and fax details.
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Dimension
Chandler
Mesa
CableAmerica
Health care reform likened to a clash of ideals and complex policy
The article argues health care reform exposes a frenetic, partisan struggle among experts and politicians. It contrasts universal access with individual liberty, endorses Clinton's managed care plan as a pragmatic, government overseen path, and notes public trust in government waning yet a Canadian-style system remains a theoretical option.
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Clinton
America
Lincoln
Tax Burden Under Clinton Pushes Middle Class Toward Poverty
The piece argues that tax hikes and spending under Clinton worsen the economy for working families. It cites rising inflation eroding wages, layoffs, and higher federal and state taxes, claiming middle-class Americans face growing financial strain. It notes four decades of rising income taxes since Eisenhower and urges tax relief.
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U.S
White House
NAFTA
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Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Transracial adoption policy sparks debate on race and family
Ellen Goodman argues that racial matching in adoption harms black children by delaying placements and preserving foster care. She cites NABSW opposition, Multi Ethnic Placement Act aims, and voices like Randall Kennedy, urging that children belong in families and gain identity through loving homes rather than race based constraints.
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Old South Africa
National Association of Black Social Workers
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Ohio
Howard Metzenbaum
Senate
Randall Kennedy
Harvard
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