Veto buyers exposed in Oil-for-Food scandal
The United Nations Oil-for-Food affair links bribes to powerful figures in France, Russia, and beyond as Iraq sold oil via vouchers to win political support. Names include Pasqua, Merimee, Sevan, Putin allies, Ryzhkov, Zhirinovsky, and the Vatican emissary, with Kofi Annan under scrutiny. The piece labels the invasion backers as Coalition of the Willing, notes the shift toward openness, and cites Dick Morris’s forthcoming book.
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Russia
Saddam Hussein
United States
Middle East
Saddam
Bush
Britain
Bill Clinton
Tony Blair
Iraq
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al Mada
Bowe
Charles Pasqua
Chirac
Patrick Maugein
Soco International
U.N
Jean-Bernard Merimee
Vladimir Putin
Peace and Unity Party
Nikolai Ryzhkov
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Jean Marie Benjamin
Vatican
Tariq Aziz
Benon Sevan
Quote of the Day by John McCandlish Phillips
A 2003 remark by journalist John McCandlish Phillips likens newspapers and news networks to the liver of the body politic, not the spleen, emphasizing a constructive, integrative role in public discourse.
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John McCandlish Phillips
Ottawa prom meals ideas spark creative dining plan
Ottawa juniors and seniors consider unique prom meals such as a school dining option, a group progressive dinner, or an in town restaurant road trip. Central Heights and other area schools already favor on site or local venue meals, while Ottawa Main Street plans return next year with student input.
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Ottawa Main Street Association
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Wellsville
Pomona
Williamsburg
Central Heights High School
Central Heights
OHS
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa Main Street
Guest Editorials Section Explains Reader Opinions
Guest editorials are published to offer readers a variety of opinion. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Noted US constitutional pledge excerpt
The text presents the First Amendment's protection of religion speech press assembly and petition. It affirms Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also guards freedom of speech and press and the right to assemble and seek redress from government.
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Congress
Thanks for Freedom Part II Dear Reader Forum Tribute
The Ottawa Herald reminiscence recalls a Reader Forum piece about friends who would fight for freedom, noting the death of U S Marine Lance Cpl Christopher B Wasser overseas. The author describes a personal moment at the newspaper and the shock of the loss.
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U.S
Lance Cpl
Christopher B. Wasser
Chris
James Redecap
Iraq
Memorial Message Reflects Loss of Trooper Chris Wasser
Reader notes loss of Chris Wasser, Marine Corps death, and the impact on family and friends. Describes funeral attendance, Remembrance program, and photos marking his life. Calls for support to troops and thanks to those who offered letters and care amid grief.
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Marine Corps
Brenda Harris
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Chris
Stacy
Candy
Scott
Nicholas
Katie
Emily
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