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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2001
Page
5
Stephen Rogers is appointed President and Publisher of the newspaper. Stephen A Rogers serves as President and Publisher while Michael Connors is Executive Editor and Star Linhorst is Senior Managing Editor.
A longtime nonprofit in Syracuse employing thousands with disabilities shut its doors amid financial problems. Executives cite payroll failures, funding gaps, and overdrawn lines of credit as root causes. An internal audit, forensic review, and state and federal investigations are planned to uncover any missteps. Community leaders stress the impact on workers and supporters.
A Columbia University study shows how prison and enforcement spending on substance abuse far outweigh prevention and treatment, with only about 4 percent of funds used for prevention. New York leads in budget share for addressing abuse, while experts urge more investment in treatment to curb crime and long-term costs. Governor Pataki's plan to boost treatment and reduce incarceration for non-violent offenders is welcomed as a start.
A Syracuse Post-Standard summary notes that New York’s expansion of Child Health Plus and stronger local economy have cut the number of uninsured children in Onondaga County. The county health department aided enrollment, enabling Medicaid eligible kids to transition to CHPlus A with continued benefits.
A US Senate confirmation hearing questions why John Ashcroft would enforce laws he opposed. Critics cite civil rights, abortion, and gay rights stances, arguing his religious beliefs drive a hard right view and personal integrity would compel him to apply laws he fought against.
Letter writer Peter Wirth questions an offer of financial restitution to Palestinian refugees as a path to calm. The piece argues the right of return is not international law, cites Arab states’ role in flight, and notes Israel’s role in Holocaust-era refugee assimilation. It claims Jerusalem is effectively shared and condemns Palestinian violence amid concessions.
The letter argues Ashcroft rejected Ronnie White’s federal judgeship on ideological grounds. It cites Ashcroft’s claim White was anti death penalty and contests the view of his integrity. It reflects disagreement with Pam Stauter on Schramer's possible vote on Ashcroft’s confirmation.
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