Syracuse Doctors Admit Medicare Fraud in SevenYear Case
The Syracuse heart surgeons pleaded guilty to fraudulent Medicare billing, agreeing to a 1.2 million dollar fine and government settlement. No jail time was imposed, yet local physicians and the Medical Society criticized federal tactics as harsh while debates about disciplinary action continue.
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Syracuse
Onendaga County
Robert W. Weisemthal
Society
Mehdi Marvasti
Joel Roserberg
Ahmad Nazem
Weisenthal
Joel Rosenberg
Medicare
Edward Nast
Iamounted
Nast
FBI
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
Medical Society
Weisemthal
Veterans and Vietnam War Echos in Bob Kerrey Case
The piece reflects on Vietnam veterans and the Kerrey incident in 1969 where about 20 civilians were killed. It contrasts personal honor with wartime actions, citing McCain’s call for reasonable judgment and exploring the moral complexities of war and accountability.
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Vietnam
Bob Kerrey
U.S
Nebraska
New York Times
Herald American
Kerrey
Arother
Senate
John McCain
R-Ariz
McCain
Wall Surec Journal
Sex as a spectator sport in wrestling shows
Syracuse based Saundra Smokes criticizes prime time wrestling for sexualized content featuring a scantily dressed woman. She worries about the effect on children, urges limits on such scenes, and calls for drug testing of performers. She notes fans include families and urges alternative venues free of sexualized promotion.
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Jing
Avea
Teribie
Debra
Playboy
Bener Yer
New York
World Wrestling Federation
Bebra
Saundra Smokes
Syracuse
Herald American
Sanwrter
Zcl
Cormn
Nimbus of Space Dreams and NBA Rows Clash in Minneapolis
The piece blends quirky tale of Dennis Tito’s space ride bid and guard entourage at NASA facilities with a scathing Rockefeller era NBA controversy. It also cites David Stern condemning Ward’s anti Jewish remarks as deeply disturbing while noting Ward’s retreat amid protests. Professor Paul Campos of Colorado remarks on legality and taste.
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NBA
David Stern
New York Knicks
Guard Ward
Stern
America
Ward
Paul Campos
University of Colorado
Eisner examines rape in U.S. prisons and its victims
Jane R. Eisner argues in The Philadelphia Inquirer that male rape is widespread in U.S. prisons. Citing a Human Rights Watch report, she notes 2 million behind bars, vulnerability of young or fearful inmates, and state authorities’ failures to prevent or punish abuse.
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U.S
Human Rights Watch
Finlle
Dane R. Eisner
Philadelphia Inquirer
China policy needs Reagan toughness
Paul Greenberg argues Bush administration China policy is flawed for delaying arms sales to Taiwan and relying on trade over deterrence. He recalls Nixon, Reagan, and the need for a firm stance, warning Beijing is not prudent and urging a clear, strong U.S. position to support Taiwan and allied freedoms.
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Taiwan
Red China
China
Beijing
Jess Tuff
Washington
Free China
Stroyers
Hush
Bush
Ronald Reagan
United States
Dalai Lama
White House
Tibet
Ranald Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
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Sears
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Charlie Ward
Jane R. Eisner
Reagan
Paul Greenberg
Aegis
Clinton
Richard Nixon
Emperor Mao
Forbidden City
Republic of China
People’s Republic
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de Greenberg
Little Rock
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