Editorial weighs expansion of table games in Pennsylvania
The piece argues for broader casino gambling beyond slots, noting growing support for Pennsylvania table games and potential economic benefits. It concedes the 2004 Gaming Act faced opposition but accepts the move toward table games while acknowledging limits.
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Pennsylvania considers table games amid regulatory shifts
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board weighs expanding table games with higher security, stricter oversight, and potential local traffic and police impacts. New leadership pledges transparency after past travel concerns as 12 of 14 casino licenses are issued but eight operate.
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Health reform funding poses risks to the nation
The piece examines Barack Obama’s drive to reform health care, warning of vast costs and mounting debt. It notes potential tax and benefit changes, CBO forecasts, and political maneuvering as Congress debates plans while lenders and voters demand caution. Scripps Howard News Service
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Ensign affair tests politics and religion clash
A Washington moral crusader, Sen. John Ensign, admits an affair with an aide, triggering leadership loss and renewed debate over the use of religion in politics. The piece argues personal conduct matters more than claimed piety, warns against governing by faith, and notes ongoing liberal and conservative exploitation of religion.
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Graduation memories shattered
A letter from Shirley Booker in New Castle denounces school policies that bar seniors from graduation for minor infractions. She recalls cases where sneakers or tardiness blocked diploma eligibility, urging parents and taxpayers to demand fairer treatment and accountability under No Child Left Behind.
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