Our Opinion: More money invades politics
A column argues campaign finance has surged with $500000 gifts from top donors doubling the prior cap and notes both parties resist limits. It links money to access, voter apathy, and asks for citizen participation as the viable reform, urging involvement to influence politics and elections.
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Americas true colors show in Farhan deportation
The Jordan Times argues the United States displays hypocrisy by granting justice and rights to Americans but denying them to others, citing Ishaq Farhan’s expulsion as evidence of a departure from ideals that once defined the nation.
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Ishaq Farhan
America
Jordan Times
Amman
Spies Posing as Journalists Cited by Albright
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright cited an FBI official’s testimony that foreign spies have gained unescorted access to the State Department by posing as news reporters. The House hearing heard that undercover journalism work has facilitated access.
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Los Alamos Fire Out of Control Destroys Homes
Don Shainin of Albuquerque, fire battalion commander, described the scene in Los Alamos where a wildfire raged last week, destroying numerous homes and prompting disbelief at the scale of the damage. He reported extensive destruction and ongoing efforts to contain the blaze.
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Don Shainin
Albuquerque
N.M
Los Alamos
Giuliani Faces No Decision On Senate Run Amid Health Rumors
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York denied any decision to drop out of the Senate race. He rejected speculation that his prostate cancer or marital problems would force him to withdraw and said he had not discussed such a step with anyone.
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Rudolph Giuliani
New York
Elisco Show At New Castle Council Shows Human Comedy
Mitchel Olszak argues that Mark Elisco delivers ample entertainment at a council salary of about 3500 dollars annually. He praises Elisco for demanding Patricia May's resignation and for theatrics like walking out of meetings, while predicting continued drama and even potential TV syndication of council sessions.
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New Castle
May
DeBlasio
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DeBiasio
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McCain’s endorsement of Bush mirrors a reluctant swallow
Washington columnist John Hall notes McCain’s grudging endorsement of Bush, likening it to medicine forced down. The piece compares past rival endorsements by Ford and Humphrey, reflects on party unity, and questions how long McCain’s stance will help Bush as polls shift.
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George W. Bush
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al Gore
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Hubert Humphrey
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Ronald Reagan
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Humphrey
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Eugene McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
Gore
Clinton
John O’connor
New York
Bob Jones University
Northern Ireland
Neil Young Dominates Pittsburgh Show at Mellon Arena
At 54 Neil Young silenced the crowd with standout singing and lead guitar as he toured with Crosby, Stills and Nash. The performance highlighted his five-decade career and enduring influence, following coverage of the Kent State incident.
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Lisa Micco
Kent State
Micco
Ohio
Neil Young
Young
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Mellon Arena
Pittsburgh
Letters to the Editor Rules from New Castle News
The New Castle News invites community letters up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. Letters must avoid libel and anonymous submissions and may be edited for length and grammar. Email or mail letters to the editor at New Castle News.
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Ethics ruling flags councilmen in New Castle conflict
The state ethics commission ruled that New Castle City Councilmen Mark Elisco and Richard DeBlasio would have a conflict of interest if they vote to invest pension funds through WRP Investments. The writer agrees with the editorial stance urging openness in Lawrence County decision making and laments public apathy.
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Richard DeBlasio
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New Castle
Mark Elisco
WRP Investments
Eliseo
Patrick Copple
Frank Gigliotti
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