Conservation and Rein vestment Act gains Senate momentum
As Congress recesses for July Fourth, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act moves toward Senate committee approval with broad bipartisan support. The bill earmarks 2.8 billion dollars annually for 15 years to acquire protect and repair parks coastlines and open spaces, while tightening constraints to avoid more drilling and eminent domain disputes. Proposals include preventing funds from financing roads and ensuring future spending promises are kept.
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Turkey Eyes EU Bid Amid Greek Ties and Halki School Call
Turkey pushes for EU membership as it loosens political dissent and expands democracy. Greek ties improve but gaps remain, notably in religious freedom. German President Rau urges reopening Halki Theological School in Istanbul to ease Ankara Athens tensions and aid Turkey’s EU path.
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Indonesian ferry search intensifies as survivors hoped
Cmdr Djoko Sudaryono leads a nationwide rescue for more than 400 passengers and crew missing after a ferry vanished at sea on Thursday. Ten people were rescued Sunday from waters off Indonesia as crews persist in the search operations.
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Tall Ships Gather for Largest Assembly Ever
Greg Perrin of Operation Sail 2000 hails an event that united 150 tall ships from 23 countries in a historic gathering. The massive international fleet showcased maritime heritage and naval craftsmanship to spectators worldwide.
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Monuments seen at risk in security study
National Park Police Lt. John Kmetz warns that high profile Washington monuments are vulnerable to terrorist attack after a study. He notes the Fourth of July is not a problem and calls for more police and security measures.
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Nike cleans up sweatshops and global trade critique
Denver Rocky Mountain News writer Holger Jensen reports on Nike’s supply chain and reforms after public pressure. Nike contracts 700 factories employing 550,000 workers in 50 countries with Indonesia as a key site. Wages, benefits, and workplace standards are discussed, along with remaining poor conditions in some joint ventures and the role of celebrity promoters like Tiger Woods.
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Court rules Nebraska partial birth ban invalid strike
A Supreme Court ruling in Stenberg v Carhart upholds that Nebraska's partial birth abortion ban is too broad and cannot be narrowly interpreted. The decision, critics say, shifts power from patients and doctors to the state, with dissenters arguing the court betrays Casey and Roe in protecting abortion access. Universal Press Syndicate
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Wilmington Board Urged to Stand by Education Goals
Editor urges Wilmington Area School Board members to uphold March 9 and June 20 decisions, stressing direct benefits to students’ education and safety. Calls on critics to examine motives, stresses communal effort and attracting families to a unified educational community.
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Letters to the Editor at New Castle News Encouraged
The New Castle News invites reader letters up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. Editorial policy notes letters must avoid libel and anonymous submissions and may be edited for length and clarity.
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Deodorant Call as New Castle School Board Panned
The News commends Aaron Cohen for a June 16 column titled Adjusting to an awful odor criticizing the New Castle Area School Board. The letter compares local governance to political corruption in nearby Youngstown, urging cleanup and action to curb perceived pollution at school board meetings.
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