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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2009
Page
2
The Herald poll asks which issue should top the domestic agenda for lawmakers and President Obama, highlighting public opinion on priorities for policy action and leadership.
A guest editorial argues the nation faces a choice on universal postal delivery as competition from private couriers and digital communication grows. It notes declining mail volume from 212 billion in 2007 to 203 billion in 2008 and projected 175 billion, urging hard decisions on cuts, delivery days, and modernization to define the service's future.
Submissions are welcome and must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
A reader condemns county personnel for poor road work on U S 50 with chip and seal over bumps. They urge a competent public works director and earlier grading, noting graders idle at 2:30 p m while paid to 3:30 p m. The writer calls for an elected commission to oversee funds and demand reform.
Jim Hightower reports on post bailout payback by Wall Street banks piling fees on checking accounts overdrafts and credit cards. Banks raise rates and push up bounced check penalties to cover lost revenue while lobbying in Washington against consumer protections.
Readers are invited to submit letters of 250 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month per reader. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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