New York Health Plan Recertification Burden Hurts Kids
New York leads in enrolling children in CHIPS but faces a painful renewal process. Families must attend in person meetings and submit lengthy forms each year. Studies say as much as 60 percent of enrolled children lose coverage during recertification, prompting calls for biennial or streamlined procedures to protect vulnerable youngsters.
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Ashcroft nomination tests loyalties and law duty
The nomination of Sen. John Ashcroft as attorney general prompts debate on his conservative record and whether his personal views should block the appointment. Critics warn against using ideology to question fitness, while supporters stress the president’s right to appoint officials aligned with his policy. The piece notes Ashcroft’s background, political style, and the broader practice of rewarding allies with positions.
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Military critique as Bush Cheney defense stance questioned
Retired Brigadier General Benton K Partin and columnist Mike Kernahan attack Clinton era defense cuts and UN influence, arguing morale, readiness, and deterrence have deteriorated. They mock Bush Cheney credentials, accuse them of draft evasion and right-wing servitude to corporate interests, urging Green Party reform.
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Post election bitterness should yield to unity
Jex E. Ochsner of North Syracuse urges readers to set aside sour grapes after Clinton Gore era letters. He survived eight years of division and urges cooperation for the nation, calling Bush era the best available compared to elsewhere.
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Syracuse
Not white children unsafe police keep raises for mayor
A Syracuse occupational therapist and police wife urges halting a $10,000 mayoral raise until officers are equipped and safe. She cites aging bullet proof vests, a failed grant for half costs, and threats to detectives, plus concerns about school water and air in Blodgett School.
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Readers urged to send letters to Herald Journal editors
Syracuse readers are invited to submit letters for publication with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published or posted online. mailing address, email, fax, and phone details provided for inquiries and policy questions.
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