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The New Castle News invites signed letters up to 300 words with full name phone number and address for verification. Email submissions to the editor at nceditor ncnewsonline com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 60 New Castle PA 16103. Anonymous letters will not be published and edits may improve style and grammar.
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Online gambling sparks debate over Pennsylvania budget impact
The piece questions legalizing Internet gambling to aid state finances, noting tax shifts, casino revenue declines, and potential job effects at Presque Isle Downs & Casino. It cites Governor Corbett's cautious stance and warns against expanding gambling amid a $600 million budget shortfall.
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New Castle Chief Salem Tackles ATV Rodent Nuisance
The editorial thanks New Castle Police Chief Bobby Salem for addressing a speeding all-terrain vehicle problem in a neighborhood. After multiple calls, Salem prompted a city council vote leading to an ordinance banning ATVs in the city, making the alley ATV free and the area safer for children.
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Iraq and shale gas debate on energy independence
A skeptic argues shale gas and fracking could cut U S reliance on Middle East oil by boosting domestic production and reducing military costs. The piece critiques neoconservatives, U S policy in Iraq, and the political blame game over the Iraq mess, urging honesty about limits of U S influence.
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Immigration reform stalled as unaccompanied minors surge
The piece urges Congress to rewrite immigration laws amid a surge of about 48,000 unaccompanied minors, mostly from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It calls for stronger U.S. agreements with Central American nations, public service campaigns to deter families, and action to prevent detentions while highlighting dangers faced by migrant children.
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