Residents urge reform of Franklin County Planning Commission
Franklin County residents describe a controversial subdivision vote near their homes. They cite dust, noise, water issues, traffic, and public safety concerns, plus alleged preapproval and limited notice. Local officials Ed Taylor and Fred Ferguson attended, with calls for new planning board members and voter action in elections.
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Enron scandal shows rise of corporate crooks in politics
Donald Kaul notes that Enron executives fleeced the public while politicans bought influence with campaign contributions, chiefly to Republicans though Democrats benefited too. He argues the scandal reveals a rotten core of Washington where large gifts secure favors, with Bush’s professed outrage masking politics as usual.
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Israel's Sharon government condemned as bad by critic
Charley Reese cites Israeli and American Jewish writers to argue Ariel Sharon pursues war, not peace, and seeks to marginalized Palestinians. He asserts U S backing for Israel will end after Sept 11, urging action against the administration and stressing a protracted conflict.
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