Partisan Web Site Sparring in New York Senate
Democrats in the New York Senate attack the partisanship of the chamber’s website noting bias toward GOP bills and press releases while Republicans dominate committees and lawmaking power. A veteran Republican links power to governing, not display, as calls for open process rise amid election year maneuvering.
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Bernie Mahoney
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Mahoney
New York Daily News
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Manhattan
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John McArdle
Joe Bruno
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Senate Democrats
Fairness Push Opens Door to Wage Increase
A looming compromise signals movement in the stalemate over a federal minimum wage hike. House Speaker Dennis Hastert offers concessions removing two tax-cut provisions opposed by the president, paving the way for a $1 per hour raise over two years to $6.15. About 10 million workers would be affected, with business tax cuts worth $76 billion kept separate. The piece urges Democrats to act in workers' best interests and support a modest, affordable increase.
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Dennis Hastert
Clinton
White House
Hastert
GOP
Union backed by workers fights for fair pay and dignity
A Teamsters member replies to Robert W. Walker arguing unions, not the wealthy, defend workers. He cites unions’ role in ending child labor, instituting the 40 hour week, workplace safety, and wage negotiations. He questions corporate profits and political ties, defending union influence for a decent standard of living.
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Robert W. Walker
Teamsters
Walker
Bill
Hillary Clinton
al Gore
Gore
Mr. Walker
Time to clean out septic tank lake
Syracuse columnist describes Onondaga Lake as a gigantic septic tank and argues for cleaning by preventing pollutants entering the lake. The piece details a plan to replace polluted water and to bury or cap solids with natural silting, aided by introducing manufactured alluvium into the creek. The author signs as John T. McKenna.
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Onondaga Lake
John T. McKenna
SyrAcuse
Voter shifts from Nader to Gore amid party disillusionment
Victor A. Debeneddits of Fayetteville explains his protest vote history, shifting from Nader to Gore after listening to his acceptance speech. He compares past political inspirations with JFK and Carter, questioning whether Gore can reverse money influence and potential caste drift.
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Ralph Nader
Green Party
United States
al Gore
Jfk
Carter
Gore
Victor A. Debenedittis
Fayetteville
Community Letters Support Hunter Family After Asbestos Case
A Cayuga business owner Steve Hunter received a 41 month federal prison term for removing three bags of asbestos in Auburn. Supporters, including Diane Hunter Fund organizers, urge donations to aid the family during his incarceration, citing his prior clean record and community involvement.
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Montgomery
Auburn
Steve Hunter
Hunter Heating and Plumbing
Cayuga
Steve
Eagle Scouts
Masonic Lodge
U. S
America
Diane
G.W. Ryan
Diane Hunter
Cayuga Lake National Bank
P.O
Union Springs
New York
Kenneth E. Pollard
Friction Between Faith and Abortion Views Cited
A strongly devout Orthodox Jewish man from Solvay misreads modern debates as he champions miracles yet supports abortion including partial birth abortion, challenging Sabbath observance and ethical consistency while urging use of electricity. Michael J. Roch voices conflict between religious law and secular policy.
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Houston
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