Bragman blocks tougher used car lemon law
Opinion piece argues New York used car lemon protections need stronger enforcement. It supports allowing the DMV to suspend dealer licenses for ignoring arbitration awards and criticizes Assembly member Michael Bragman for opposing such powers, urging passage of a more consumer friendly measure already approved by the Senate.
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Bragman
New York State
Attorney General's Office
Department of Motor Vehicles
Assemblyman
Senate
Assembly
Albany
Airport Bomb Detectors Fall Short In Security Debate
Government and industry clash over TNA machines touted for plastic explosives detection after Pan Am 103. Critics claim they don’t work and rush to install, while supporters urge continued use alongside enhanced techniques.
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U.S
Commission On Aviation Security and Terrorism
Alfonso l’ Amato
R-N Y
Commission
Transportation
Samuel Skinner
Paul Hudson
Lockerbie
Skinner
Jim Swire
British Airways
United States
Terrorism Commis
Sion
Dr. Swire
Israel
el al Airlines
New York Bans Dwarf Related Bar Games and Expands Syracuse Tax Break
State legislators outlaw dwarf bowling and dwarf tossing in bars across New York, with Assemblyman Mike Bragman among co sponsors. In Syracuse lawmakers extend a home improvement tax exemption by five years, city has granted 71 exemptions in three years, boosting neighborhood beautification and community appeal.
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New York State
New York City
Long Island
Mike Bragman
Syracuse
Bragman Defends Lemon Law Proposal Amid Criticism
Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Michael J. Bragman of Cicero refutes Erik Kriss's July Herald American piece linking his used car lemon law bill to campaign contributions. He notes existing penalties, lack of consumer complaints, and his support for bumper crash worthiness labeling while defending his integrity and committee record.
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Herald American
Erik Kriss
State Department of Law
Department of Motor Vehicles
Kriss
Assembly Agriculture and Transportation Committees
Mr. Kriss
Assembly Transportation Committee
Michael J. Bragman
Heart to Heart column opens a path to recovery
James E Matthews of Manlius applauds the weekly Heart to Heart column as a welcoming space for addicts and families to seek guidance toward recovery, viewing it as a bridge to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous that may spark earlier steps.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
James E, Matthews Manlius
Israel critics and peace inaccuracy in Syracuse letter
Irving Sealing questions M C Chester's critique of Israel in the Herald-Journal Jetter from June 25. He notes Arab states' venom and points to Egypt Camp David peace and Sinai withdrawal as examples, invoking Holmes on consistency.
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Herald-Journal Jetter
Leller
Chester
Israel
Iraq
Syria
Libya
Egypt
Camp David
Sinai
Justice Holmes
Irving
Syracuse
Hygiene education needed for food handlers in hepatitis capital
Reader argues that education on hand washing is essential for food handlers in the Fayetteville area, noting the city's high hepatitis risk and the large share of tax dollars spent on education. Calls for practical hygiene training to reduce illness.
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Bob Fedor
United States urged to aid Soviet economy a debate
The piece invites readers to weigh in on whether U S tax dollars should back perestroika aided Soviet reforms as Western allies discuss a 15 to 20 billion package while pledging 12 billion for Poland and Hungary. It outlines submission methods and deadlines for the Sunday Soapbox feature in Syracuse Herald American.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Roughriders
San Juan Hill
America
Europe
Poland
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
United States
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Soviet Union
Politicians Should Pay For S L Debacle
Joyce Landry voices outrage over the S and L crisis, accusing government leaders of enabling crooks and dereliction of duty. The letter calls voters to "clean house" in November, including the Senate, and criticizes elected officials for demanding belt-tightening while giving themselves pay raises. FRANCES D. PILCH.
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Joyce Landry
S&l
Powers
House
Senate
Frances D. Pilch
Syracuse
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