Public disclosure for HMOs
Opinion endorses the Patients' Fair Disclosure Act to force HMOs to reveal loss ratios and financial arrangements with doctors. The measure would use already reported state data to inform consumers, with minimal cost and no new regulation, aiming to improve market choice and accountability.
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Betsy McCaughey Ross
David Paterson
Pete Grannis
Manhattan
Hmos
State Health Department
State of
New York
McCaughey Ross
HMO
Clinton
Defense lawyers seek higher pay for indigent defense
The New York State Bar Association urges the Legislature to raise rates for indigent defense from $25 an hour out of court and $40 in court to $75 for felonies, $50 for misdemeanors, and $100 for life-imprisonment cases. They argue higher pay attracts competent counsel and protects justice, noting current pro bono work tops $2 million annually.
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New York State Bar Association
Regent
The
Bar Association
New York State
Jenna's Law push after Camillus murder calls for no parole
Harold C Brown Jr of Camillus urges passage of Jenna's Law to bar parole for first time violent offenders. He cites the November murder of Jenna Grieshaber Honis by a recently released felon and asks readers to lobby the Assembly speaker in support of the measure.
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State Assembly
Assembly Republican Conference
Assembly
Jenna Grieshaber Honis
Camillus
Jenna
Albany
Connell
State Parole Board
New York State
Harold C. Brown JR
Police Chief Foody under fire over merger talks in Syracuse
Criticism mounts against Syracuse Police Chief James T. Foody for obstructing Liverpool merger discussions, spurning city residency, opposing the Citizen Review Board, and insulting the Liverpool mayor and board. Critics question his intent and leadership style.
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Syracuse Police Department
Liverpool
James T. Foody
Foody
Liverpool Mayor and Review Board
Rule change sparks SAMMY controversy over Joe Whiting Rule
Tam criticizes the SAMMY Committee and its Joe Whiting Rule aimed at limiting repeat winners. The author claims the rule hides real issues, including seating at the Landmark and broad sharing with any band, regardless of talent. They vow not to support the SAMMYs until the rule ends.
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Tam
Sammy
Joe Whiting
City grapples with a leader’s decision making
In a wary climate residents question the mayor's choices and leadership. Critics urge a clear response to recent actions, while supporters call for stability as calls for accountability grow louder in the city. Community figures weigh in amid rising political tension.
Fed critique questions Federal Reserve power and ownership
A reader argues the Federal Reserve wields excessive, unaccountable power. The piece claims the Fed is privately owned, not audited by GAO, and determines interest rates and money supply without constitutional authority, likening it to a nonfederal corporation that profits from lending Americans their own money.
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Federal Reserve Board
Alan Greenspan
Syracuse
Fed
Treasury
Federal
Federal Express
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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