Officials ignore tax reform as Harrisburg stalls
Our Opinion argues lawmakers in Harrisburg will not act on local tax reform soon. Senate rejection delays any changes until fall or later, with political maneuvering and egos cited as reasons. In Lawrence County, eroding property values threaten services, and officials shift blame to Harrisburg while calling for a property reassessment.
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New Castle
Harrisburg
State Senate
Senate
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
McDade bribery case seeks Supreme Court review
U S Representative Joseph McDade faces multiple bribery charges for allegedly taking money and gifts in exchange for votes. He and his lawyers argue the speech and debate clause shield him, a claim rejected by a three judge Third Circuit panel. He seeks full court review and possibly Supreme Court involvement as he remains a key Republican on the House Appropriations Committee.
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U.S
Joseph McDade
Pennsylvania
McDade
Congress
3Rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
House Appropriations Committee
New Castle News Calls for Letters to Editor Submissions
Readers are urged to submit letters for publication with name address and phone number. Letters may not exceed 350 words. Submissions should be mailed to Letters to the Editor New Castle News Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103.
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New Castle News
New Castle
Panetta praised by Clinton on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
President Clinton names Leon Panetta as budget director replacing Mack McLarty, who moves to White House counselor. Clinton lauds Panetta as unmatched on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue and praises McLarty’s shift to a new White House role.
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Panetta
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Leon Panetta
Clinton
Mack McLarty
White House
Reagan AIDS portrayal sparks Benetton outcry
Reagan spokeswoman Cathy Busch condemns Benetton's ad depicting Ronald Reagan as an AIDS victim as offensively in bad taste. The piece contrasts inflation fears with currency moves, noting Morgan Stanley’s Stephen Roach downplays dollar-led price pressures despite the yen and mark fluctuations.
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Reagan
Benetton
Cathy Busch
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Stephen S. Roach
Morgan, Stanley & Co
America
Snuffing Out Backyard Burning In New Castle Faces Reconsideration
New Castle City Council revisits a two year old ordinance allowing burning on Saturdays from dawn to 4 p.m. Residents have burned items beyond permitted materials, prompting debate on enforcement and the possible repeal. Officials weigh trash collection options including bids from private haulers and truck replacements amid cost concerns.
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New Castle
Michael Veuik
Lower East Side
Ture
Mark Elisco
Christine Sands
Sands
John DiMuccio
DiMuccio
Council
Pte
Hillary Clinton reshapes image toward softer approach
Hillary Clinton tightens her public persona moving toward a more feminine style while avoiding health industry clashes. Observers note her Europe trip drew little news besides supporting her husband, as White House aides push a warmer, less combative image and consider a White House reunion for her high school class. Scripps Howard News Service
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Hillary Clinton
America
Colin Powell
Europe
White House
Aretha Franklin
Rush Limbaugh
Marine Corps
Little Rock
Limbaugh
Clinton
Hillary
Richard Wirthlin
Wirthlin
Clintons
Ice House
Tax Reform and Retroactive Taxation Threats on Rights
Opinion piece argues June 13, 1994 Supreme Court ruling allows retroactive taxation, eroding due process protections. Cites Justice Scalia and Justices O Connor Blackmun Rehnquist Stevens Kennedy Souter Ginsburg. warns of potential 1993 1994 tax policy shifts and possible 1981 era retroactive income tax changes under Congress and Clinton. Discusses employee stock ownership plan retroactivity and fears for future tax increases.
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Owever
Antonin Scalia
Jerry W. Carlton
Congress
9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Clinton
Blackmun
Scalia
Sandra O’connor
Rehnquist
Stevens
Kennedy
Souter
Ginsburg
Democratic Congress
Ronald Eagan
Scripps Howard News
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