Trade Pact Approved Boosts US Economy and Global Stand
Opinion column lauds Congress approval of the GATT Uruguay Round, pledging gains for American business and consumers while noting temporary worker dislocation. It highlights tariff cuts, a $744 billion global savings, and the creation of the World Trade Organization to enforce rules. The piece argues free trade promotes peace and cites bipartisan support and opposition as political.
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Uruguay
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Clinton
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America
World Trade Organization
WTO
Pat Buchanan
Ralph Nader
Ross Perot
Crites
Senate
Robert Dole
Kansas
Dole
Get Rid of Perks Bring Congress Closer to People
The piece supports GOP efforts to cut Capitol Hill perks and fire staff to cut costs while urging continued actions to reduce patrician excesses. It notes Nussle leading changes, outlines potential rehiring, and argues chaplain cuts avoid religious impact. It frames reforms as honoring Contract with America and stresses lived realities of ordinary citizens.
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Capitol
America
Capitol Hill
Jim Nussle
Iowa
CSPAN
Nussle
House
Washington
Medicaid Takeover Debate Spurred by State Senator DeFrancisco
In a Herald Journal letter County Executive Pirro urged a full state takeover of Medicaid to lift local tax burdens, with Assemblyman Bragman blaming the Senate for inaction. State Senator John A. DeFrancisco urges cost cutting alongside takeover, arguing upstate counties would still pay a larger share without reforms.
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Bragman
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Syracuse
GOP Leadership Promises Tax Bill Favoring Rich and Corporations
John Stanley of Syracuse warns that GOP control of Congress will push a tax bill to benefit the rich and corporations, cut spending on the poor and middle class, raise the deficit, burden states, and sow a future debt burden for working people and future generations.
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Zamora Death Sparks Critics of Media Hero Narrative
A letter blasts media portrayal of Pedro Zamora and compares him to Magic Johnson, arguing both chose risky behavior and HIV infection was a result. The author warns against glamorizing those with HIV and urges adults to teach youths that there is no safe sex or safe drug use.
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Pedro
Magic Johnson
Loretto union victory praised for broader worker support
A note congratulates Loretto union employees for resolving a labor dispute and highlights solidarity with working-class people. It credits Teamsters Local 317 for assisting in the struggle and calls for healing between management and the bargaining unit.
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Twas
Teamsters Local 317
Tax firms fret over end to refund loan option in 1995
Protest grows as Treasury and IRS announce removal of the direct deposit indicator in electronic filing. Critics say millions will wait weeks for refunds, facing higher costs, while fraud declines cited as reason. Central New York firms warn prices could exceed 100 dollars. residents urged to contact Jim Walsh and Daniel Moynihan before January 15.
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Onondaga County
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Readers urged to send legible letters to editor policy
The notice invites readers to submit legible letters for publication and requires daytime phone numbers for verification. It states unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published, reserves editorial edits for length, and provides mailing and contact details for Syracuse submissions and inquiries.
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