FBI in Crisis as Missing Guns and Corruption Claims Emerge
Opinion piece denounces FBI mismanagement as 449 firearms and 184 laptops vanish, with 184 missing devices containing possible classified data. It cites past scandals including Hanssen espionage, McVeigh documents, Wen Ho Lee, Waco, and Ruby Ridge, urging Mueller to overhaul culture and press for external oversight.
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Robert S. Mueller III
Senate
FBI
Bureau
Mueller
Soviet Union
Russia
Robert Hanssen
Hanssen
Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
McVeigh
Los Alamos
Wen Ho Lee
Davidian
Waco
Texas
Randall Weaver
Ruby Ridge
Idaho
U.S
Weaver
John E. Roberts
Office of Professional Responsibility
Congress
Administration
Big Weekend Blues and Cars Festival Hits Syracuse
Syracuse hosts the Syracuse Nationals classic car show at the New York State Fairgrounds and the tenth annual New York State Bud Wiser Rhythm and Blues Festival downtown. The event runs today through Sunday with 12,000 visitors expected and a $4.5 million local economic impact. Notable acts include Cyn Neville and the New Orleans Rhythm and Blues Revue, Little Feat, Susan Tedeschi, Shemekia Copeland, and Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials.
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Syracuse
Weill
Covention & Visitors Bureau
Cyn] Neville
New Orleans
Rhythm and Blues Revue
OffBeat Magazine
Little Feat
Susan Tedeschi
Shemekia Copeland
Lil’ Ed
The
Blues Imperials
Enyay
Hunger debate prompts calls for accountability in parenting
A reader challenges the Post-Standard to address the root causes of hunger, arguing that responsible procreation should be required and criticizing editorials on feeding the poor. They cite genetic engineering as insufficient and urge laws to curb "indiscriminate breeders" while demanding accountability for failed child support and welfare costs.
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Post- Standard
Karl Marx
New York
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Bushes Missile Shield Support Letter Cites Defense Value
Steve James Geddes argues for missile defense funding over broad government programs, praising President Bush and criticizing opponents. He asserts defense protects borders from Libya Iran Iraq and North Korea, rejects Cold War as false, and supports Bush’s motives despite flaws.
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Atkinson
Bush
Soviet Union
Libya
Iran
Iraq
South Korea
Saddam Hussein
Ms. Hinton
Uncontested races in Syracuse spark local debate
Critics say one party or bloc dominates politics as 13 of 19 county legislators run unopposed while officials tout cleanup efforts and civic pride. The piece questions whether Syracuse can be an All American city amid apathy among Democratic, Green, Liberal, and Socialist leaders.
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Syracuse
Democrats
Greens
Liberals
Campaign fund misuse highlights reform need
The Associated Press notes former Rep. Solomon donated leftover campaign cash to members of Congress including James Walsh on environmental panels linked to Hudson River PCB dredging. Solomon, now a lobbyist, opposes dredging, with GE among his clients. spokesman calls donations to old friends coincidental.
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Associated Press
Gerald So
Lomon
R-N.y
Congress
James Walsh
Hudson River
General Electric Company
EPA
General Electric Co
Solomon
Environmental Committee
Bush Embarrasses Himself Without Help, Says Writer
Ruth Fitzmorris from Baldwinsville argues in a letter that printing cartoons and op eds about the Bush administration is unnecessary because the president is already doing a thorough job of embarrassing himself.
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Bush
Ruth Fitzmorris Baldwinsville
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co. invites letters for publication from readers. Submissions must include pen name, address, and daytime telephone number. Materials become property of the publisher and may be edited or reused, including online postings.
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The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Stephen A. Rogers
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Stan Linhorst
Herald Company
Boa
Clinton Square
Ron Spencer
Jumpstart
Imperial Ballroom
United States
White House
Steve James Geddes
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