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Lawrence Corvi Mitchel Olszak Lisa Madras Michael Matis and Nancy Bergey present a collaborative editorial voice. The board weighs current issues, offers analysis and endorsements, and outlines community concerns with concise, opinionated perspective.
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Obama health reform hit as Sebelius ends CLASS Act
President Obama faces internal trouble as Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces the end of efforts to implement the CLASS Act amid growing budgetary pressures. The setback comes after Republican attacks on Democratic health care reform.
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End of CLASS Act stirs talks of repeal and care funding
Sebelius moved to end the CLASS Act saying numbers did not add up without federal funding. The voluntary program failed to attract young participants and long-term care costs remained high. Its demise shifts focus to private insurance and Medicaid funding, risking higher taxpayer costs as nursing needs rise.
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Concert’s pizzicato perfection draws near full cathedral
In a letter to The News, a reader praises the Pittsburgh Symphony concert at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, noting 3000 seats and urging a full house for November and March performances. The pizzicato strings of the Tchaikovsky movement are highlighted as the evening’s highlight and worth the ticket price. The writer also notes local historic buildings and changes in New Castle including the Red Cross office and the former A Darrell Burke funeral home.
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Solyndra saga highlights Obama policy gaps and inexperience
Solyndra exposes half a billion-dollar taxpayer loss and questions of White House coherence. The piece notes Energy Secretary Chu approved more funding despite defaults, FBI raids, and political donations influencing both parties. It warns election-year implications and potential inquiries into due diligence and White House pressure.
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