Transplant Regulations Proposed Raise National Waiting Issue
The piece discusses UNOS organ distribution and Secretary Donna Shalala’s proposal for a national listing to remove geographic limits. It notes concerns from UNOS and hospitals about regional centers, risk of squeezing out small centers, and the need for careful criteria to favor those most likely to survive. It highlights Central New York’s high donation rate and urges more donor signups to improve availability.
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United Network For Organ Sharing
UNOS
Donna Shalala
Department of Health and Human Services
Shalala
New York
Reform torpedoed democracy gets the bum's rush
An analysis of House leadership tactics that blocked campaign finance reform. Speaker Newt Gingrich and allies used a suspension of rules to stifle debate, load the bill with poison pills, and deny amendments, effectively killing reform this year. McCain Feingold would have outlawed soft money but faces entrenched interests. The piece argues voters must punish incumbents to restore government.
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Newt Gingrich
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Athens
House of Congress
Gingrich
Christopher Shays
R-Conn
John McCain
Old Boys Club
STAR plan blamed as costly tax grab from New York resident
Scott Grimshaw of Marcellus writes that the STAR program is another stealth tax, citing rising home assessments from 163000 to 176000 on a 242 year old house, and urging Gov Pataki to scrap property taxes while restoring sales tax and cutting utility and other levies. He calls for a meeting with political leaders and warns he and his five employees may relocate.
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George Pataki
New York
Skaneateles
Regional Board of Real Property Services
New York State
Sion
Joe Bruno
Sheldon Silver
Scott Grimshaw
Marcellus
Fund-raiser Comedian Draws Complaints at North Syracuse Event
JOAN CLANCY of North Syracuse criticizes a fund-raiser concert at a junior high school for vulgar comedy that insulted the President, the Catholic faith and teens, prompting the audience to leave during the act. Family members attended with tickets donated by the North Syracuse Police Benevolent Association. The event supported youth programs run by the association.
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North Syracuse Police Benevolent
North
Syracuse
Protect the disabled BR 3206 housing amendments uproot protections
Sara Wall- Bollinger, executive director of Enable Syracuse, warns that the Pair Housing Amendments Act of 1998 would rescind fair housing protections for foster children and disabled people, allow local zoning to bar group homes, risking homelessness and reduced options for many individuals with disabilities.
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Sara Wall- Bollinger
Enable Syracuse
Lil Abner cast praised for memorable Jordan-Elbridge show
Gladys Fingerhut of Memphis congratulates the Jordan-Elbridge musical cast and all involved in their Li'l Abner production for a wonderful and entertaining evening. She commends the talented group and extends public thanks.
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Jordan-Elbridge
Gladys
Death Penalty Debate Raises Constitutional Questions
Camillus resident Shaan Chima argues against capital punishment aligning with Eighth Amendment limits. He claims the death penalty is revenge, questions who holds the power to execute, and advocates life without parole until moral clarity and constitutional rights change.
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United States
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