Our Opinion on Pennsylvania's 2011 2012 Budget Plan
The piece argues that vows to cut government by targeting waste fraud and abuse are vague and ineffective. It notes the Pennsylvania budget debate where the House Appropriations Committee approved an alternative to Gov Corbett's plan, proposing increased funding for certain areas while seeking efficiency.
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Pennsylvania
House Appropriations Committee
Tom Corbett
Appropriations Committee
Corbett Plan Faces Cuts As House Weighs Education Funding
Republicans control the House and may alter Corbett's budget which slashes 160 million from public welfare to fund education. Acting welfare chief Gary Alexander warns savings estimates depend on slow costly record checks, while lawmakers push for honesty over wishful budgeting.
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Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
Gary Alexander
Alexander
End this war in Afghanistan now says Scripps Howard
A Scripps Howard column argues after ten years of conflict in Afghanistan and $1.2 trillion spent, the United States should withdraw at a measured pace. The piece cites civilian casualties, corruption in the Afghan government, and Pakistan as major obstacles while urging Obama to end military involvement and reallocate resources.
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Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
Pakistan
PBS
News Hour
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Korengal
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al-Qaida
Elf
bin Laden
India
Taliban
Scripps Howard News Service
Will Egypt's democracy honor Coptic rights amid turmoil
In a dialogue on Egypt's path to democracy, concerns rise over protection of Coptic Christians after sectarian violence in Cairo. The piece notes Copts about 10 percent of 80 million, prior marginalization, and contrasts Islamic and Christian democratic prospects, urging cautious optimism about a future inclusive government.
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Egypt
Hosni Mubarak
Cairo
Maspiro
Mohammed
Middle East
Transit can aid environment in New Castle
A reader from New Castle argues for greener public transit modeled after New York City. The writer urges adding environmental goals, discloses transit fuel details, and suggests phased upgrades from local bus lines to Pittsburgh trips, aiming for broader adoption and visible change.
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New Castle
Pittsburgh
New York City
Transit Authority
New Castle News Editorial Board Members Listed
The New Castle News provides the names of its editorial board members, including Lawrence Corvi, Mitchel Olszak, Michael Matis, Nancy Bergey, and Laura Crawford, with the paper's contact and office hour details for the business office.
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Mitchel Olszak
Michael Matis
Nancy: Bergey
Laura Crawford
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the News
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Pete Ery
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