Politicians seek to reinvent the U S health care system
The piece argues that a few political figures cannot design a 15 percent slice of the U S economy or run health care. It cites cost overrun risks, cites Hayek and Adam Smith on market knowledge, and warns central planning dangers. It laments public acceptance and stresses markets, entrepreneurship, and individual choice as superior guiding forces.
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U.S
Cangrens
New York Times
Congressional Budget Office
Obama
David Axelrod
John
America
F.A. Hayek
Congress
Adam Smith
Council
JFS Productions Inc
Creators.com
Oil pricing debate and calls for reform in oil markets
Editorial excerpt notes growing view that speculation fuels oil price volatility. Gary Gensler of the CFTC is cited as considering hearings on volume limits for energy futures. While opposing regulation overall, the piece argues that vital commodities like oil and food deserve limits to curb swings and harm, urging careful congressional action.
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the Courier
Findlay
Ohio
Gary Gensler
Federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission
New York Times
Gensler
Congress
Guidelines for submitting a Letter to the Editor
The Progress outlines rules for letters including a 300 word limit, good taste and focus on public concerns, signed with name, address, and telephone number. Unsigned letters without a phone number are rejected, and only one letter per author per 60 days is allowed. Regulars should vary subjects and avoid repeating same opinions.
Readers urge action on shotgun range lead issues in PA
In letters from Paul A. Bobby and David Bumbarger, readers argue DCNR closed Philipsburg Red & Gun Club ranges over lead concerns, cite costs and tests showing low lead, demand higher level government attention, and criticize state legislators over pay and budgets. They compare with other ranges and call for policy clarity and continuity.
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State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Philipsburg Red & Gun Club
Pr&g
Club
DCNR
Chris Reese
U.S. Park Service
Randy Farmerie
State Department of Environmental Protection
DEP
William Shawley
DEP Bureau of Waste Management
Patton Sportsmen Association
Pennsylvania
Interstate Technology Regulatory Council
Department of Pennsylvania
4-H
FFA
Boy Scouts
Paul A. Bobby
Philipsburg Rod & Gun Club
Central Counties
Noise complaints spark critique of DuBois bar enforcement
A reader from DuBois voices frustration at late night noise from bars with swearing, loud music, and long conversations outside homes. They urge stronger focus on curbside noise rules, noting police action only briefly quiets disturbances. They also ask about Wal-Mart Supercenter developments.
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DuBois
No Excuse for Rudeness at Unilec Power Call
A reader complains about a rude Unilec employee who told a customer the outage would cost $200 if at their end, then later acknowledged others’ calls. The note asks for action or remedy and questions how to respond to such treatment.
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Unilec
Unions face critique from reader in Munson letter
To the editor a reader argues that unions are viewed harsher in the United States than in France, Italy, Germany, the UK and Canada. The writer, Donald Chakan of Munson, says unions in those countries are stronger than in America.
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USA
France
Italy
Germany
Canada
Donald Chakan
Munson
Wind farm support letter to editor from Luthersburg
Donald Wingert of Luthersburg urges readers in Clearfield County to back a wind energy project arguing it offers clean homegrown power, local construction jobs and lease payments to landowners while reducing reliance on foreign oil and boosting energy security.
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Clearfield County
Donald Wingert
Luthersburg
On This Date Highlights From Morrisdale to Curwensville
Ten years ago on July 23 1999 Christy Lynn Schnarrs of Morrisdale joined South Hills School of Business and Technology North Campus for the legal secretary program. Twenty five years ago July 23 1984 crowds attended the Frenchville Picnic with $1000 and $100 prize winners announced. Fifty five years ago July 23 1959 Lillian R Rowles enrolled in medical secretary training in Pittsburgh. Seventy five years ago July 23 1934 local social notes mention calls visits and camp trips around Curwensville and nearby towns.
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Christy Lynn Schnarrs
Gerald and
Rose Schnarrs
Morrisdale
South Hills School of Business and Technology
North Campus
West Branch High School
Arlene and
Anderson Maines
Mahlon
Donna Schnarts
Gearhartville
Frenchville
Harold Nashwinter
St. Mary of the Assumption
C. Louise Weiddeffer
Hyde
Dean English
Middletown
Joe Bosarur
Maryisdale
Gene Preslovich
Snow Shoe
Yvonne Benton
Karthaus
Tom Bell
LeContes Mills
Lillian R. Rowles
Cloyd Rowles
RD 1
Clearfield
Business Training College
Pittsburgh
Rowles
Clearfield Area High School
W.C. Erdman
Curwensville
Frank Donia
Philadelphia
James Queber
Bigler Avenue
Gretchen
Mildred Leib
Harold Shipley
Ed Cowdrick
Jerry Nelson
Francis McBlain
Bee Hollow
Guy Cowdrick
Leo Cowdrick
Stock prices of area interest
The change figure represents the change from the previous day's close. The closing prices for stocks of local interest or widely held are sponsored by Advantage Capital Corp.
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Advantage Capital Corp
Village Road
Clearfield
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Disney
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DuPont Co
J.C. Penn
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