Cutting the State Budget to Trim Agencies
The piece argues for pruning unnecessary state offices amid a $4.7 billion shortfall under Gov elect Pataki. Charles Moses criticizes duplicative agencies, urging cuts to vestigial functions while preserving essential services. It cites past budget battles and lessons from Hugh Carey’s crisis management.
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Dan McGuire
Albany
Pataki
Mario Cuomo
New York
Black Affairs Committee
Carey
Charles Moses
Winter Arrival in Central New York
A playful yet sharp meditation on the first night of winter in Central New York, noting modest early onset and describing locals’ readiness with snow gear and routines. The piece contrasts harsh winter stereotypes with regional resilience, citing recent snowy seasons and urban bragging about modest storms.
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New York
Nor’east
Boston
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Sharing gifts and soup drives brighten a Christmas season
The piece urges giving to the homeless and needy, highlighting holiday sharing programs and family sponsorships. It notes rising demand amid tough economy, invites delivering goods, and encourages creating new Christmas traditions to cope with loss or aging.
Criticism of U S Health Care Gathers Attention
David T Nash argues that health care in the United States lags behind moral expectations as leaders criticize American care while a New York Times photo shows medics treating a wounded Russian soldier without gloves. He questions sincerity of critics demanding charity while cutting care and cites a Biblical quote on charity.
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New York Times
U.S
David T. Nash
Syracuse
Carter criticized as peace missioner sparks debate
Phil Klein reflects on Jimmy Carter in a provocative column accusing him of harming arms interests and destabilizing regions like North Korea and Haiti. He mocks critics who view Carter as naive and praises his outspoken stance as a rare ex president.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
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Haiti
Phil Klein
Syracuse
Runaway Deficit and the Risk of National Debt Soaring
The reader asks when rising deficits and debt might threaten the U S. debt service rising toward total revenue, and whether a tipping point could trigger a fiscal crisis. The question frames long term fiscal sustainability and potential consequences for future generations.
Blacks urged to abandon Democrats for political influence
The author argues African Americans should abandon Democratic support after the firing of Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders by President Bill Clinton. They claim blacks are politically ignored, call for black voters to back Conservative and Republican candidates, and urge registration and activism to secure better treatment and policy outcomes.
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Joycelyn Elders
Bill Clinton
America
Mr. Clinton
Ms. Elders
Sam Guitier
Clinton
Democratic Party
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