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Online readers weigh in on U S involvement in Syria with a poll asking yes no or indifferent. Seventy one vote no option leads the poll while seven yes responses show mixed views. Results to be published in Wednesday Times.
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Obama proposes college rating system to guide families
In Syracuse, President Obama outlined a plan to rate colleges with scorecards by 2015 covering tuition, low income enrollment, graduation rates, debt, and postgrad earnings. The system, online under one roof, aims to help families choose wisely and push colleges to improve, though Congress is not needed for implementation.
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Bipartisan talk on tougher gun penalties in Milwaukee
In early August amid Milwaukee carnage Republican Gov. Scott Walker backed a bill drafted by Senator Alberta Darling to impose a three year term for illegal gun possession. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn welcomed bipartisan support, while opponents argued the measure won t curb crime. The answer lies in gun policy and enforcement with lawmakers pursuing background checks and broader measures as lobbyists push a Wisconsin Firearm Freedom Act.
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Monroe Banks Support School Supply Drive
Monroe Noon Optimists thank Monroe banks for providing drop-off spaces for the school supply drive. Gratitude goes to community members who contributed items and helped make the effort a success.
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Mexico oil reform aims to share risk not ownership
The piece argues Mexico should permit limited private investment in oil while keeping 100 percent ownership. President Peña Nieto proposes constitutional changes to share profits and risk, acknowledging Pemex needs technology as oil production declines. It cites EIA data that oil boosted export earnings and revenues in 2011.
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