Letter to editor warns of financial bill and calls for reforms
Ted Traxler of Roswell urges opposition to a 2300 page financial regulation bill claiming it would push the United States toward socialism and trigger a government bailout for big banks. He singles out the Consumer Protection Agency and criticizes missing reforms for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, citing Wall Street influence and potential harm to Main Street.
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Republican Party
House
Senate
United States
Obama
Wall Street
Goldman Sachs
Main Street
Lloyd Blankfein
Wall
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Uncle Sam
Democratic Party
Ted Traxler
Roswell
Fourth of July Fireworks Leave Car Burned
I report firework damage from a bottle rocket that pierced a sliding door screen and scorched a new car and its paint. The car cover also burned and other vehicles showed similar burns. I urge the city to enforce and strengthen fireworks ordinances to prevent such incidents.
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I. McElrath
Roswell
Display of Flags Sparks City Pride in Roswell
A veteran letter praises Roswell for a Fourth of July fireworks display and urges the city to publicly fly the Stars and Stripes on patriotic holidays. He credits private groups and local donors for support and questions funding priorities like a new amphitheater.
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Atta Boy
Roswell
United States
Krumland Auto Center
Leonard Bros
the Elks, Eagles
Patriot Guard Riders
Our Nations
Big business and politicians Dear Editor
In a July 5 2010 letter Charles Parham criticizes President Obama for slow Gulf oil response and opposes regulation. The writer questions BP accountability citing 52 billion dollar profits and 14 billion net. He argues oil company profits drive price increases and executive bonuses.
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Obama
Gulf of Mexico
Parham
U.S
British Petroleum
Wall Street
Fireworks nuisance sparks reader complaint
A letter to the editor critiques excessive Independence Day fireworks, calling for a curfew and better cleanup. The writer cites multiple sleepless nights past 10 p.m., urges enforcement of ordinances, and notes unresponsive non-emergency police lines and widespread disturbance in the neighborhood.
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