Quote on press freedom from Murray Hiebert
Murray Hiebert, Far Eastern Economic Review bureau chief, reflects on prison experience and how it changed his view of press freedom. The remark underscores the fragility of free expression under confinement and the value of open reporting.
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Ottawa police form foundation to fund DARE camp and extras
The Ottawa Police Department launches a police foundation to raise money for DARE camp and advanced technology, enabling tax deductible donations. The 25 year old DARE camp at Timber Lakes in Williamsburg serves Ottawa fifth graders with overnight activities and leadership training, aided by Walmart and American Eagle gifts.
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Kansas Medicaid 10 Percent Cut Sparks Health Care Alarm
A 10 percent reduction in payments to doctors, hospitals, and pharmacists under Kansas Medicaid takes effect January 1, trimming about $22 million for the last quarter and likely the same each quarter thereafter. Providers warn of fewer services for Medicaid patients and possible ER crowding as awareness grows of the recession’s toll. Martin Hawver notes the cut’s potential to harm poor Kansans and the state budget.
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U.S. Arms Exports Lead Global Market in 2008
Jim Hightower notes that American weapons makers sold nearly 38 billion of arms in 2008, over twice the next highest, with developing nations driving about 30 billion of the total and Morocco India Egypt and UAE named as major buyers. Russia trailed with about 3.3 billion.
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Ottawa Readers Forum guidelines for letters to the editor
The Ottawa Herald outlines how to submit Letters to the Readers Forum, asking for 250 words or less, along with name, address, and daytime phone. It notes letters may be edited for length and clarity, with a limit of one letter per month, and excludes form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials from publication.
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