Gun talk and land claims stir Cayuga dispute
Native leaders condemn violent rhetoric in Cayuga Nation land dam cases as testimony ends in the damages trial. Officials push negotiation with Washington state support to settle the long history of land theft, urging nonviolence and accountability. Rich Ricci of Seneca County voices alarming threats amid political tensions.
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Gore Lieberman ticket shapes national choice
The selection of Joseph Lieberman as Al Gore's running mate creates a sharp, publicized contrast with Republicans. Lieberman’s Jewish heritage and moderation frame debates on morality, schools, and Social Security while he distances from Clinton's scandal, signaling a pivotal campaign theme.
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Attack backfires? Republicans and Clinton discuss gun rows
Readers debate partisan strategy on Clinton and crime policy. A Syracuse letter argues conservatives push extremism by prison-building while opposing liberal trends. Another writer defends a businessman president and flags impeachment politics as boosting Clinton's popularity.
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Quality Child Care Act credited to Pataki in Albany letter
A letter from BILL VAN SLYKE of the Office of Children and Family Services in Albany defends Gov. George Pataki for authoring and funding the Quality Child Care and Protection Act. It notes the governor’s 804 million dollar commitment this year, and asserts shared credit while criticizing assembly touting.
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Cartoonists and readers clash over Cheney Bush caricature
A reader condemns Friday's convention cartoon by Frank Cammuso depicting Dick Cheney and George W Bush with a caption I am with stupid saying the portrayal is disrespectful and fuels hate. The letter defends Cammuso as humorist and praises the sketchbook for piercing Republican convention pageantry.
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