Bush to tackle unfinished agenda as Congress changes hands
President elect George W. Bush vows to take office next month and pursue a tax cut, privatize portions of Social Security investments, and back a costly missile defense system. With Republicans holding both chambers by a narrow margin, bipartisan action on minimum wage, campaign finance reform, gun control, patients rights, and Medicare drug coverage could shape early reforms.
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Celebrating Kwanzaa and African Values Worldwide
The diaspora observes seven days of Kwanzaa through January 1 with candle lighting and prayers of thanks to ancestors. Dr Maulana Karenga, who created the holiday in 1966, emphasizes the seven principles Umoja Kujichagulia Ujima Ujamaa Nia Kaumba and Imani guiding unity, self determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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A Call for Equal Marriage Rights for GLBT Individuals
A letter argues that GLBT citizens deserve the same marriage rights as heterosexuals. It cites past civil rights gains, notes legal gaps in health, tax, and inheritance protections, and urges passage of civil rights legislation to allow same sex marriage and joint rights without discrimination.
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Anti-smokers should worry about alcohol censorship wave
Mary C. George of Syracuse blasts County Legislator Clyde Ohl and anti smoking campaigns arguing alcohol causes as much harm as cigarettes. She claims many crimes follow drinking and urges focus on alcohol rather than cigarettes in public health efforts.
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Deputy's joked about death draw reader ire in letter
Kristina Beeman, 15, writes that Captain Laurence Albanese mocked Josh Keller’s death in a December paper. She cites friends of the accident victim hurt by the remarks and calls for compassion, noting the impact on grieving families and the department.
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Readers invited to send letters to the editor
The Herald Journal and related papers invite brief letters to the editor with the writer’s name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and could appear online or on NewsLine. Mailing fax and email details are provided for submission.
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