English-Only Law Threatens American Unity
A House panel backs a bill to require the federal government to transact all business in English, a move critics call xenophobic. The author cites citizens who do not speak English, yet Census data shows 96 percent speak English and 99 percent of federal documents are English. The piece argues immigration history proves Americans learned English and that the melting pot preserves diverse cultures, not erodes them.
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House Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee
United States
Randy “Duke” Cunningham
R-Calif
General Accounting Office
America
Handicapped Parking Rights Urged as Fines Rise
Community urges strict enforcement of new law doubling fines for abusing handicapped parking. Offenses include occupying spaces without a disabled person present and leaving a vehicle unattended. Police, merchants, and car cart collectors urged to help deter violations and protect disabled access.
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Sperson
Mourning Chief Shenandoah Deepens Central New York Faith
The InterReligious Council of Central New York and Onondaga community mourn the passing of Chief Shenandoah. He guided Iroquois spiritual life and taught responsibility to future generations and respect for the natural world. The council honors his moral leadership and lasting impact on Syracuse and beyond.
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Leon Shenandoah
Iroquois Grand Council of Chiefs
InterReligious Council of
Central New York
Shenandoah
New York
Ronald B. Dewberry
Dorothy F. Rose
InterReligious Council
Syracuse
SSO finances blamed on itself says Syracuse official
A Syracuse official cites years of reliance on government funds for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and notes the 1993-94 state budget provided 500000 while offering 150000 more for 1994-95, warning grants should not fund ongoing operations as fund sources diminish.
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Mel Egders
SSO
John DeFrancisco
SSO Board
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Ridings
Gun control urged after teen's accidental death in Granby
JOHN CHILBON calls for stronger gun laws following the accidental death of 14 year old Matthew McImigré Tl in Granby Oswego County. He notes a loaded gun fired by a 17 year old and urges accountability and safety measures to protect children from unsecured firearms.
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Matthew McImigré Tl
Granby
Oswego County
Mcinwre
America
Mulroy opposed handgun licensing critique prompts voters
A letter to the Herald Journal by Frederick Neff of the Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs defends Judge J Kevin Mulroy's handgun licensing procedures, arguing that strict policy has saved lives amid daily street violence and calls for reelection support.
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Herald- Journal
Frederick Neff
Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
OCFSC
J. Kevin Mulroy
Libraries seek free Internet for libraries and schools
A letter cites a New York Times piece noting cable firms pledge free high speed Internet access to schools. It asks why municipal libraries and private schools lack free modem access, urges Adelphia’s city franchise deal to include Internet access and training, mentions $400 modems and operator promises.
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New York Times
Time Warner Inc
Tele-Communications Inc
Syracuse
Adelphia Cable
Mayor
Adelphia
William Keefe Wy
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