Illusory Benefits of the Lottery in New York
The piece condemns state lotteries, citing Adam Schultz’s $3 million win as an exception. It argues lottery proceeds may not meaningfully fund schools and highlights social costs and tax burdens on most players. The author calls gambling a destructive, entrenched government revenue source that misleads as free money.
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Adam Schultz
Schultz
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Syracuse
East Side
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Margaret DeFrancisco
DeFrancisco
New York
Wilmarite
Harris, Beach and Wilcox, LLP
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Buffalo
Albany
Ithaca
New York City
Wilmorite
Whilmorite
Onanaga County
Agea
Backlash Follows IRS Reform Law and Harassment Claims
The 1998 IRS Reform and Restructuring Act aimed to curb harassment by setting quotas and empowering dismissal. Two years later, 830 harassment complaints have been heard with none upheld, while some claims proved unfounded or were rejected. Critics worry enforcement may lag as the law protects taxpayers but could hinder aggressive collection.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
White House
Treasury Inspector General For
Tax Administration
Nader urged as viable alternative to major party candidates
A reader argues that including Ralph Nader in honesty polls would reveal broader voter options and curb apathy. The letter criticizes Democatic and Republican parties for due to big money and lack of reform, urges support for Nader for accountability.
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Associated Press
Bush
Gore
Ralph Nader
Nader
Tom Teepen
George Wallace
Jesse Jackson
Ross Perot
Why so negative in an election season
The author laments constant negative campaigning and asks why Americans cannot unite on shared goals. After elections, politicians resort to kiss‑and‑make‑up speeches, instead of focusing on positive positions. The piece urges the public to ignore negativity and evaluate candidates on their merits.
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Syracuse
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