Our Opinion On Fairness Of Pennsylvania Business Taxes
In our view the high corporate net income tax at 12.25 percent pressures budgets and chases jobs away. State Rep. Dwight Evans argues for broad reform to tax equity, proposing to tax activities inside and outside Pennsylvania at the same rate and to overhaul how banks and insurers are taxed. Caution is urged to avoid driving businesses elsewhere while pursuing transparency.
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Dwight Evans
Pennsylvania
Evans
House Appropriations Committee
Bribery in Haiti Policy Sparks Opposition in Open Letter
The piece argues the White House Haiti plan to bribe top Haitian generals to defect risks empowering a regime of terror, not reform. It warns against U.S. troop intervention, urges Haitian people to decide their fate, and calls for support to enable a democratic movement if there is broad backing.
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Haiti
White House
New York Times
Europe
U.S
America
Grants fund 400 PA community service workers
Senator Harris Wofford announced a National Service Trust Act grant to Pennsylvania totaling 400 full time community service workers. Grants will aid Pittsburgh Philadelphia Lancaster and Bucks and Centre counties. PennDOT workers return to duty after last week’s fire damaged their Harrisburg building.
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Harris Wofford
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Bucks
Centre Counties
Penndot
James McCarron
Transportation Department
Harrisburg
Larsen case advances in impeachment debate
State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf urged continuing impeachment proceedings against Rolf Larsen despite his removal from the state Supreme Court seat after a judge sentenced him on drug charges. He questioned whether the trial judge had authority to remove Larsen.
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Larsen
Stewart Greenleaf
Senate
Rolf Larsen
Supreme Court
DCA defends its role in New Castle CDBG program
Edward F. Dempsey deputy secretary of the state Department of Community Affairs responds to editorials about New Castle's CDBG administration. He notes DCA monitors grantees, cites past deficiencies, explains audit delays, and defends state oversight and openness in administering the program under Act 179 of 1984.
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New Castle News
CDBG
State Department of Community Affairs
New Castle
DCA
Pennsylvania
Department
Erie
Comptroller’s Office
Edward F. Dempsey
Welfare reform aims to end teen births but lacks detail
Clinton pledges to cut teen births and expand work, but experts say the plan is vague. GAO reports show rising teen births from 1970 to 1991, with 5 million on welfare at any time and annual costs around 25 billion when all programs are included. Reed notes need for skills and day care, while critics warn of weak funding and unclear execution.
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Clinton
Bruce Reed
General Accounting Office
Congress
America
Newt Gingrich
R-Ga
House
Capitol Hill
White House
City Hall
Reed
Office of the Year honor at Liberty Mutual gala
The New Castle News missed a big story about Liberty Mutual Insurance Co being named Office of the Year at a New Englander gala titled A Day with the Stars. The June 8 event drew 430 attendees with staff dressing as stars while Tina Turner Marilyn Monroe Elizabeth Taylor Mae West and others entertained. David Letterman and George Burns delivered performances.
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New Castle News
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
New Englander
Tina Turner
Marilyn Monroe
Elizabeth Taylor
Mae West
David Letterman
George Burns
Letters to the Editor Submissions at New Castle News
Readers are invited to submit letters up to 350 words with name address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar and will be screened for libel or suitability before publication.
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The
New Castle News
News
New Castle
Postal workers show dedication in Chicago coverage
Editor notes a TV program criticizing the U.S. Postal Service and defends its work in the New Castle area, praising postal workers for dedication despite national criticism. The letter implies local service remains reliable and valued.
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U.S. Postal Service
Chicago
New Castle
Police praised for volunteering during Memorial Day events
Ray Moore American Legion Post 343 commends New Castle City Police for volunteering off duty to direct traffic and assist during Memorial Day and D-Day activities, expressing appreciation for their service and community cooperation.
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New Castle City
Ray Moore American Legion Post
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