Reform Hope as New York Assembly Chooses Speaker
A NY Assembly member argues the ouster of Speaker Sheldon Silver opens a path for reform. He urges Bronx member Carl Heastie to back term limits hearings and independent ethics checks, promising to join reform-minded colleagues and inviting public comment.
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Riverfront Cahill building sale should proceed now
After years of deterioration and litigation, the city should move forward with selling the former Cahill building. The site remains prime riverfront property with potential big asset value to business and residents, and owners should inspect and repair historic listings going forward.
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Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Addressed in Washington
The note lists U S Senator Charles Schumer at the Hart Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510 and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Dirksen Senate Office Building suggesting official correspondence or representation details.
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Freedom and faith clash over Washington DC anti discrimination laws
Kathryn Jean Lopez argues that the new Washington DC Human Rights Amendment Act and Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act threaten religious conscience by mandating support for gay and lesbian clubs and reproductive coverage. She cites concerns from Cardinal Newman Society about religious schools and notes activism, Legatus controversy, and calls for a cultural meditation on freedom.
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February 3 historical highlights wrap Lincoln to space flight
On February 3 across history, Lincoln and Stephens met over Southern autonomy, Spain recognized U.S. independence, the 16th Amendment passed, Wilson died, Taft resigned, the Dorcheste r sank, Budd y Holly vanished, Luna 9 landed, Allen Funt hijack noted, Stroessner ousted, Discovery launched with Krikalev, Tucker executed, a ski gondola tragedy in Italy killed 20, Gonzales confirmed, and a Pakistan bombing claimed seven. The day also marks quotes by Horace Greeley.
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Sergei Krikalev
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Karla Faye Tucker
Italy
Alberto Gonzales
Senate
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