Shame on U S poverty policy in New York and nation
A Albany and national critique on child poverty cites New York at 26.3 percent, higher than Italy and the U S as a whole. The essay condemns leadership, urges higher minimum wages and better social support, and questions the lack of outcry from politicians. It contrasts Sweden’s welfare with U S defense spending.
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Publi Policy
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
New York
Italy
Europe
U.S
United States
Washington
Albany
George Pataki
Sweden
Global warming confirmed by international study
A broad international study reports warming is worse than feared with two thirds of Himalayan and Tianshan glaciers retreating. Arctic sea ice fell 10 to 15 percent in about two decades while 40 percent of ecosystems show effects. The UN panel forecasts 2.5 to 10.4 F rise in 100 years and critics urge stronger emission cuts to avoid costly impacts.
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Himalayan
Tianshan
Asia
Arctic
Antarctic
Efosystems
United States
U.S
China
Florida
Atlantic Coast
Oswego Refugees and Oswego’s Open Heart
A reader recalls the CBS miniseries Haven and Oswego's wartime refugees, praising residents for moving from prejudice to acceptance. The letter condemns U.S. imperialism and supports humane rights, recalling Mario Rossi and a personal pledge to honor those who aided strangers in need.
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Haven
Oswego
Osorego
Delivery rate rise? reader cites gas bills and rates
Kenneth M. Tompkins of Niagara Mohawk notes gas delivery rates unchanged since 1996 and stable through September 2003. He compares February and January bills showing 7 cents per therm and a $5.31 rise for 75 and 89 therms, respectively. Letters also question health care funding and criticise current and previous administrations.
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Kenneth M. Tompkins
Niagara Mohawk
George Warfield
Syracuse
Pay Down Debt Before Cutting Taxes
The piece argues the United States should prioritize paying off the national debt over tax cuts. It cites Washington and the founding fathers, criticizing current politicians for enabling debt to benefit influential constituencies and urging fiscal responsibility and timely debt repayment.
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George Washington
Let race fans mourn Dale Earnhardt loss letter
A reader defends stock car fans grieving Dale Earnhardt. The letter rejects criticism of racing culture and calls Earnhardt the sport’s heart. The writer, a 36 year old Clay resident with a family, shares personal impact and asks for space to grieve.
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Clay
Public letters policy and contact details announced
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