Our Opinion From The Editorial Board
The Lawrence Corvi, Mitchel Olszak, and Beth Kelm editorial reflects on local issues, urging thoughtful civic action and highlighting how policy choices affect community well being. It emphasizes accountability, informed participation, and the role of residents in shaping governance.
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Lawrence Corvi
Mitchel Olszak
Beth Kelm
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act Aims to Trim Ex Presidents Support
The measure would cap and adjust former presidents pensions and allowances, starting at 200000 dollars per year plus similar annual boosts tied to cost of living. Surviving spouses gains rise to 100000 dollars, with dollar-for-dollar cuts if outside income exceeds 400000 dollars. The plan promises about 3 million dollars in annual savings.
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Congress
Washington
Jason Altmire
Lawrence County
Dr David Swerdlow hailed as community mentor in New Wilmington
A reader from Westminster College honors Dr David Swerdlow, praising his mentorship since 2003 and defending his courage to voice unpopular but valid opinions. The letter laments New Wilmington residents ostracizing him and emphasizes his deep care for the school district and town.
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David Swerdlow
South Carolina
New Wilmington
Swerdlow
Westminster College
Dr. Swerdlow
Readers invited to submit signed letters to New Castle News
The New Castle News invites readers to mail signed letters up to 300 words to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103 or email nceditor@ncnewsonline.com. Include full name phone number and complete address for verification. anonymous letters will not be published.
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New Castle News
P.O
New Castle, Pa
Ncnewsonline
Faith and politics collide in 2008 race debates
The piece argues that religion colors public policy for both parties. It discusses Democrats criticizing religious overreach and Republicans like Santorum embracing faith gaps, while debunking claims that invoking scripture violates church state separation. The author defends faith-based policy as constitutional and common.
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Santorum
Obama
United Church of Christ
T.armerding
Verizon.net
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