Lobbyist Wins Fight Over Extreme Fighting in New York
A high priced Albany lobbyist helped SEG Sports Corp push a bill allowing ultimate fighting in New York despite Gov. Pataki's opposition. The measure passed despite public unease and a governor who would have vetoed it, with SEG planning an event in Niagara Falls while Giuliani seeks to block one in New York.
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Roy Bernard
Syracuse
Cov
George Pataki
Albany
Pataki
Bernardi
Humanity
Pataxi
SEG Sports Corp
James D. Featherstonhaugh
SEG Sports
Niagara Falls
New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Illinois
Missouri
California
Leave Constitution Alone Flag amendment stirs in Congress
The essay argues against a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag burning. It notes the 105th Congress may vote early this session, recalls the 1995 House passage and Senate defeat, and criticizes the amendment as unnecessary, politically motivated, and a potential infringement on free speech. It warns of setting a dangerous constitutional precedent and urges officials to show reverence without exploiting the flag for applause.
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House
Senate
Supreme Court
The
American Legion
Citizens Flag Alliance
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Society of Professional Journalists
American Bar Association
America
Congress
Internet risks to youths prompt survivor voices and fears
Letters express worry over online predators targeting teens and runaway cases, noting Rochester and national statistics. Contributors question how youth are lured, advocating safer Internet use and highlighting education over entertainment. The section also includes readers debating Lee Alexander’s mayoral legacy and a comment on cloudy winters.
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Rochester
Paula Jones case sparks talk show controversy
Marie Rogers questions Paula Jones and the Clinton controversy, arguing Jones sought exposure and a potential book deal while criticizing her for not leaving Clinton’s presence. The letter condemns public focus on the case and urges women to walk away from unwanted advances.
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Paula Jones
Clinton
Ms. Jones
Marie Rogers
Syracuse
Paula Jones Should Get Her Day After Four More Years
A reader urges that President Clinton find time for Paula Jones and not delay her day longer. The letter contends Clinton is busy yet travels with family and argues four-year delay is excessive.
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Paula Jones
Clinton
United States
NiMo bailout letter criticizes rate act passage
Niagara Mohawk critic calls Senate bill a NiMo bailout and accuses Gov Pataki of pushing a flawed measure. The letter argues the legislation masks management mistakes and ongoing cover ups by NiMo’s directors.
Electric Ratepayer Relief Act Support and Opposition
John Anthony Testone of Niagara Mohawk argues the act could help reduce debt costs and ease market competition. He contends the bill is a financial tool not a bailout, but disputes claims it benefits NiMo and criticizes unregulated generators and the management for benefitting from such measures.
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New York
NiMo
Ipps
Public Service Commission
Fox
Pals
Turkey
Ashooh
John Anthony Testone
Niagara Mohawk
Liverpool
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Journal invites letters for publication and notes unsigned letters or unverified authors will not be published. Include the writer’s address and daytime phone number. Submissions may be edited and used on Syracuse Online and NewsLine.
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The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald- Journal/Herald American
P.O
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Degory
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Pags
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Netavaw
Arman
Meee
Alexander
Lee Alexander
Carol S. Biedinger
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Robert Curcio
Baldwinsville
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Nicholas Ashooh
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