Centralized federal office urged for food safety reforms
A blue ribbon panel from the Institute of Medicine urged Congress to create a unified national food safety office, backed by funding, to base inspection and enforcement on scientific risk. The report calls for a single official in charge, a coordinated plan, and streamlined methods amid rising imported foods and widespread contamination risks.
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Independent
Institute of Medicine
Scripps Howard News Service
Clinton
Senate
House
Pirro Veto Looms on County Rights Measure
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro signals openness to ending discrimination against sexual orientation but plans a veto of the proposed amendment to the Fair Labor Practices Act. He must propose a compatible alternative with the legislature before September. Local business leaders fear lawsuits and economic impact, while advocates call for civil rights and equal treatment for all residents.
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Onondaga County
Nicholas Pirro
Pirro
Syracuse
County Law Department
Paul Magaril
Manufacturers Association of
Central New York
Susie Weiss
Stonewall Committee
Parents rights versus minors abortion rights debate
Patricia A. Mondore of New Hope Family Service in Jamesville argues against allowing 12 and 13 year olds to access abortion or birth control without parental knowledge, noting current laws already limit parental access but questioning the logic and impact of youths’ rights over minors.
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New York Civil Liberties Union
Know
NYCLU
Civil Liberties Group
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Patricia A. Mondore
New Hope Family Service
Jamesville
Clinton’s Apology Critique and Call for Character
A reader critiques Bill Clinton’s apology and insists he should apologize to Miss Lewinsky, condemning his actions as manipulative and calling for public leaders to honor vows and exhibit faithful, honest leadership. The letter urges voters to prioritize character in future elections and faithfulness to commitments.
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Mr. Clinton
Miss Lewinsky
America
Playboy
God
Impeachment call echoes in letters to editor
Readers condemn Kenneth Starr and rally for impeachment amid President Clinton's remarks. The writer denounces Starr as devilish and accuses him of wasting taxpayer money while defending the president and his personal life as Hillary's concern.
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Kenneth Starr
Hillary
Starr
Community rally after bicycle theft in Onondaga County
The Kowalski family thanks strangers and local groups for overwhelming support after a child’s bike was stolen in broad daylight. Erin Duggan and David Mur repotted the story. Oscar Mayer Foods Co. organized a barbecue for Gregory, Wiener Mobile attended, Jim Stock and Tipa Hill led neighborhood efforts, Syracuse Police and Fire Station No. 5 helped, and Dan Bartlett and Mette Clement bought and delivered a replacement bike the same day.
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Onondaga County
Greg
Post-Standard
Erin Duggan
Channel 5
David Mur
Oscar Mayer Foods Co
Gregory
Frank Bosco
Jim
Marcia Stock
Tipa Hill
Syracuse
Madeline Wichmann
Cruse Howe
Dan Bartlett
Mette Clement
Wayne
Readers urged to send letters to editor policy
Readers invited to submit letters with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited or published and could appear on Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Postal address, email, fax and phone details provided for submissions and questions.
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Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Heraldsoerndl Herald American
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