Baseline Budget Move Tests New York State Spending
The agreement to fund nondiscretionary items with a baseline budget of about 80 billion signals a cautious step forward. Yet extended stalemate on the remaining 86 billion to 87 billion for 2001 2002 keeps budgets risky as lawmakers operate in secret to craft post deadline supplements and potential pork while the public bears the burden.
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US urged to back global ban on germ warfare
The piece argues the Bush administration should join international efforts to ban biological weapons, criticizing its stance as dangerous and counterproductive. It notes the United States’ rejection of the treaty undermines consensus, compares it with Kyoto and ABM debates, and cites industry and expert opposition to loopholes and incremental changes.
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Donald A. Mahley
Central New York: residents defend the region as a great place to live
Adam Hill argues that Central New York remains a safe, desirable home despite urban decay. He says crime and neglect aren’t unique to Syracuse, urges city county cooperation, and calls for a focused master plan, housing and parking fixes, school improvements, and aggressive local business recruitment to retain residents.
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Syracuse
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Get a Life Get a City Life in East Syracuse
Michael J Okoni.shtml Okoniewski calls for a vision to market Central New York assets through affordable housing, highways and urban nightlife while praising the city’s revival from the Empire Expo Center blues fest crowds and downtown energy. Thomas D Benedetto urges a no vote on Cheney energy plan, citing pollution concerns and urging action from James Walsh. Robert O Connor backs Assembly bill A7828 to stop home loan scams targeting seniors and low income homeowners.
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James T. Walsh
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Robert O'Connor
Syracuse
Letters policy invites submissions to Herald journals
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