Hunger Relief Act would aid working poor and food stamps
The Hunger Relief Act aims to restore eligibility rules for Food Stamps, raise vehicle and housing cost allowances, and end immigrant eligibility cutoffs. It would also boost emergency food donations by 25 percent and back reforms to lift families from welfare to work.
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GAO flags Medicaid funds siphoned from student care
The General Accounting Office reports that states and consultants divert Medicaid reimbursements for school health services to themselves, leaving little for poor students. Auditors found underfunding, questionable billing, and commissions up to 12 percent, harming learning supports and prompting calls to curb such practices.
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Regents exams draw more from special education
Paul Riede critiques Education Commissioner Richard Mills over a press release claiming more special education students pass Regents exams. The piece questions labeling sound students as disabled to boost funding and highlights non test skills shown by these students through classwork and projects.
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Opposition to sales tax hike in Camillus County
Midge Shanahan, president of the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce, appeals to Mayor Bernardi to reject an 8 percent sales tax increase. She warns higher taxes harm business, risk driving consumers online, and urges No tax raise in Onondaga County.
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Shortchanging Inmates Sparks County Jail Funding Controversy
Onondaga County legislators face critique as inmates at the Justice Center allegedly lose funds from commissary profits and inmate made collect phone calls. Critics say profit misuse funds administrator trips and deputy unit expenses. Alarm mounts over underwear shortages and off budget fixes. County officials questioned over funding source and accountability.
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Gas price reality and media bias in oil discourse
A columnist argues that U S oil debates omit key facts. He accuses Perkins of downplaying spills and environmental harm while noting cheap gas relative to inflation and 30 cent a gallon prices in 1975. He calls for balanced, fact based commentary without bias.
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Older Drivers Speak On Maturity And Road Safety
Letter from Margaret M. Stinson of Fayetteville defends older drivers arguing experience aids safety while urging New York officials to enhance oversight of the Justice Center jail. A reader from Camillus, Francis J. Scanlon, counters generalizations about seniors and urges stricter road tests for serious infractions and a defensive driving approach.
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Half strength pills spark public fury over prices
William M. Robinson of Skaneateles blasts Pfizer representative McGlynn for defending high costs of half strength pills. He argues drug firms only developed the active ingredient, while marketing and advertising costs drive prices.
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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