State primary misses the race in Pennsylvania dated commentary
Walt Brasch, professor of journalism at Bloomsburg University, criticizes Pennsylvania's April 4 primary as useless amid nationwide frontrunners Gore and Bush. He laments blue laws, taxation without referendums, and late primary momentum, contrasting New Hampshire’s early, media driven primaries.
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Bees under threat imperil cranberry crops says ag expert
Dan Schiffauer of Ocean Spray in Chatsworth New Jersey warns that honeybee colonies are at constant risk from parasites. He notes the vulnerability of the national cranberry harvest if bee losses continue and emphasizes ongoing battles to keep the issue at bay.
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Gas prices jump past $2 per gallon in San Francisco
Richard Moll of San Francisco notes the shock as gasoline prices surge to over $2 per gallon for premium self service fuel. The rapid rise signals a sharp de facto price increase affecting drivers in the city.
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Richard Moll
San Francisco
Our Opinion on Altoona School Postings Backfires
The Altoona school board faced a failed policy on posting religious or historical documents in schools after a flood of requests, including atheism and gay history. By suspending the program to review rules, the district risks discrimination claims and undermines values education. The piece argues religion should not be government domain and promotes universal values taught at home and in communities.
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Altoona School Board
Pentagon accounting crisis and congressional duty questioned
The Pentagon cannot account for trillions in material and expenditures as ledgers show almost 7 trillion dollars in adjustments. Numerous nonintegrated computer systems prevent reliable figures, spotlighting sloppy bookkeeping and missing fiscal detail. Congress is urged to demand accurate accounting. Albuquerque Journal
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Land use reform faces curative amendment obstacle
Kim Coon, adviser to Governor Tom Ridge on land use, criticizes a curative amendment process that undermines strong state plans. He cites a state rule that blocks municipalities from curbing suburban sprawl, hindering reform efforts.
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Kim Coon
Tom Ridge
Judgment calls in surgery by Dr V and ethics debate
Dr V proposes a hospital heart bypass program testing whether a small hospital can sustain it. The piece discusses regulatory gaps in surgery, varying rates of procedures, and urges patient scrutiny of surgeons. Bruce Hilton of the National Center for Bioethics weighs in.
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National Center For Bioethics
Local school board delays manual proposed by state group
Letters to the editor urge New Castle Area School Board to adopt a Pennsylvania School Boards Association manual to align policies and contracts with state law. Spurred by a Feb. 17 article, readers criticize the 7-2 vote to table the proposal and call for action to inform students and the public. A second letter from Norman Graziani in New Castle advocates gas price action and policy shifts to ease costs and national concerns.
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