Gray whale rescue ends in tragedy in San Francisco Bay
Denize Springer of the Marine Mammal Center states the young gray whale died Monday night after repeatedly getting stuck in Bay water. Rescue efforts failed as the whale did not surface. The cause of death remains unknown. Ex-Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa survived a Monday shooting near him by a right-wing extremist protesting his WWII apologies.
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Tribute to Ezra Taft Benson by Orrin Hatch
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch praised Ezra Taft Benson as a servant and exemplary leader in church, country, family, and community after Benson former U.S. agriculture secretary and Mormon Church president died on Monday.
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Opinion: Vitali targets WAM as lawmakers defend self promotion
Our Opinion urges reform of the Walking Around Money system and supports Rep. Greg Vitali’s plan to end WAM in the budget bill. It notes taxpayer dollars, $40 million yearly, flow to local projects tied to lawmakers’ names, limits on competition, and the political self promotion danger. It also suggests auditing, equal distribution, and nonpartisan grants as alternatives while warning incumbents benefit from current rules.
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Boston Coupon program aims to curb panhandling harm
Boston joins cities trying humane panhandling aid with Coupons Inc. Books of 25 cent coupons redeemable for fast food let passersby give meals instead of cash. Programs vary in success elsewhere, but purpose is to support genuine needs while reducing funds for addictions.
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Tax reform debate tests local government flexibility
Pennsylvania local officials welcome property tax relief but warn new reform measures may overstep. Senate committee approves a House originated bill offering municipalities schools and counties option to collect income and sales taxes in return for dollar-for-dollar property tax cuts, with voter approval. Critics fear mandatory referenda limit revenue tools and question long term tax stability. A broader fix includes periodic property reassessment by county commissioners and greater legislative flexibility to ease burdens on taxpayers. John K. Manna reports for The News.
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Privatize Social Security funds and a global shift
The essay argues privatizing social security is needed as nations privatize formerly socialized industries. It criticizes U S policy under Clinton for socializing medicine, claims Chile and Argentina privatized safety nets, and calls Social Security a Ponzi scheme. It alleges rising taxation of benefits and plans to tax 100 percent. Scripps How
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Use term limits to control Congress
Editor praises Ron Klink for opposing the Brady bill and anti assault weapons laws. Notes his letter correcting misimpressions on the A to Z Spending Out Bill. Criticizes Klink’s voting record as tax and spend and references his vote against the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contends Congress would evade limits like Gramm Rudman Hollings.
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Letters to the Editor Encourage Community Letters
Readers submit letters to The News up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. The volume discusses frustration with Congress, support for term limits, and praise for New Castle Christian Academy teachers for daily prayer and devotion shaping hopeful, compassionate students.
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