Final vote on don't ask don’t tell shows strong repeal support
Senate pass 65 to 31 on a rare Saturday session with eight Republicans joining Democrats and independents. House approved 250 to 175, Obama signed the measure fulfilling a 2008 pledge. Two steps remain before open service: certification by the military and a 60 day waiting period. In 17 years, more than 13,500 service members were dismissed for being gay or lesbian, and many plan to reenlist. Pentagon polls show broad acceptance and leaders back repeal despite concerns about cohesion.
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Year of Think Big 2011 sets path for bold political fixes
The piece urges a global shift to audacious problem solving in 2011. It envisions a transformed Middle East peace plan, a demilitarized Golan Heights, heightened security guarantees, and a truce on economic decline through a simplified tax system. It warns of Europe’s beta of NATO withdrawal, urges U S and India cooperation, and calls for tax reform to aid the middle class.
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Gun lobby blocks border violence policy push
The White House and Justice Department advance a six month plan requiring Southwestern gun dealers to report multiple sales of high powered semi automatic rifles to ATF. The NRA and gun groups oppose as burdensome while Mexican drug gangs devastate border regions and hurt tourism and industry. authorities seek to curb cross border weapon flows amid intense lobbying.
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Health care critique letters fuel partisan debate
A reader questions Obamacare critics like Patty Jenkins about health insurance costs and benefits. The letter echoes support for Barack's plan, questions public employee benefits, and challenges claims that 45 percent of doctors will quit if Obamacare passes. It asks why doctors from poor countries seek US pay and notes hypocrisy among Tea Party lawmakers with taxpayer funded care. Robert Z. Shenango Township.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Note at New Castle News
The newspaper invites signed letters to the editor mailed to Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103. Submissions must be under 300 words and reflect the reader’s views.
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New Castle News Staff Contacts and Roles
The New Castle News lists its office hours and staff roles including Sections Editor Dan Irwin Editorial Page Editor Mitchel Olszak Rapid Response Editor Lisa MiCCO Government Editor Sports Editor Kayleen Cubbal Circulation Director DuWayne Nelson Advertising Director Richard Work with extensions. The paper operates from Box 60 New Castle Pennsylvania 16103 and provides a general contact number.
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