Our Opinion From Lawrence Corvi Editorial Board
The Lawrence Corvi Mitchel Olszak and Nancy Bergey collective editorial offers a concise stance on current civic issues. They argue for transparent governance, accountability, and policies that protect public welfare while inviting community participation.
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Mitchel Olszak
Nancy Bergey
Tangled taxation
A discussion of how sales taxes apply to online transactions and the push by Pennsylvania and other states to collect taxes from out of state businesses with warehouses. The piece notes revenue gaps, the Amazon example, potential federal action, interstate cooperation, and the complexity of rules across states and items like food and clothing. It argues for a fair yet workable system that taxes Internet sales without stifling commerce.
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Pennsylvania
Revenue Department
Commonwealth
Amazon.com
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Constitution, powers and jobs debate in Congress
The letter argues the Constitution guides federal powers and rights, criticizing Boehner and McConnell for misstatements about presidential authority and jobs. It notes Article 2 powers without Congress and the House’s purse control, urging congressional action on the $449 billion jobs bill. Richard J. Audino, Kings Chapel Road, New Castle.
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the News
House of Representatives
John Boehner
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Congress
Boehner
Richard J. Audino
Kings Chapel Road
New Castle
Letters to the Editor at New Castle News
The New Castle News invites signed letters up to 300 words on topics of local interest. Include full name, phone number and complete address for verification. anonymous submissions will not be published. Mail to P O Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103 or email nceditor@ncnewsonline.com.
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New Castle News
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New Castle, Pa
Ncnewsonline
Long Island
Postal Service
Investors Business Daily
T.armerding
Verizon.net
Postal rescue plan risks speeding postal decline
The essay lambasts the USPS plan as insufficient and overdue. It argues rising costs, closing facilities, reduced services, and stalled efficiency hinder customer access while debt mounting and retiree health payments loom. It cites postal volume drops, price hikes, and unions hindering reform, urging urgent, effective action.
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