Vermont House OKs bill creating near gay marriage
Peg Byron of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund hails ground breaking progress as Vermont approves a bill establishing a civil union like status. Ed Oliver, a Costa Rica tour operator, fears the two U.S. women murders could hurt the country’s image dubbed the Switzerland of Central America.
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Clinton urges Northern Ireland leaders to restore government
President Clinton appeals to Northern Ireland leaders to set aside differences and work to restore the province's independent government. He says whatever the differences, it's not worth another life, delay, or a year.
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Regionalism not a cure for Lawrence County’s woes
Our Opinion cites William R. Steiner of the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission. He argues regionalism helps but cannot replace local leadership and that Lawrence County must prepare to benefit from any alliance. The piece urges residents and commissioners to focus on local vision before widening ties and warns neither region will lift the county without internal reform.
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Death penalty test lobbed by a savage killer case
The San Francisco Examiner asks readers to weigh the death penalty after Pakistan convict Javed Iqbal for the serial murders of 100 children. Judge Allah Baksh Ranja ordered a public strangling and body dismemberment with acid, a sentence described as savage.
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Lawrence County Faces Regional Alignment Debate and Outlook
Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission executive director William R. Steiner argues Lawrence County should seek internal economic change through cooperation rather than relying on regional affiliation shifts. He notes progress in manufacturing, small business lending, and leveraged funding across the Northwest region, while stressing active participation and unified leadership as keys to growth. Steiner cautions that even with a move to Southwest associations distress in Green and Fayette counties remains, and calls for local collaboration and sustained support.
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Census Form Whimsy and Surprising Long Form Envy
A lighthearted take on the 2000 census scheduled for April Fool’s Day. It notes mailing errors of 115 million envelopes, explains why the long form goes to some households, and pokes fun at language, race categories, and adolescence while acknowledging the legal obligation to respond.
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Evaluation service policy clarified on School Evaluation Services
The News reports misrepresentation of a new AP dispatch about Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Services. The program compiles existing school data for Pennsylvania and other states to help policymakers improve accountability and efficiency. It aims to identify trends track finances and inform education decisions.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Clarifies Standards
The News accepts reader letters with three rules: no libel, no anonymous submissions, and up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar before publication.
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