Public Meetings Need Open Access in Syracuse Board
The Syracuse Board of Education and local governments often meet publicly yet discuss budgets and documents not shared with taxpayers. A bill would require copies of items to be discussed and curb private caucuses that shield public business from scrutiny. The open meetings law loophole through political caucuses endangers transparency and demands reform.
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Legisature
New York
Onondaga County
State Assembly
Senate
LeMay Nuclear War Plan Reexamined In The New Yorker
The New Yorker reports Gen Curtis LeMay considered provoking the Soviet Union to justify a nuclear strike. He pressured for aggressive use of US missiles, asserting policy independence but facing presidential limits. The piece prompts reflection on civilian control and power's dangers.
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Gen. Curtis
LeMay
George Wallace
New Yorker
Soviet Union
Russia
U.S
Butesia
Congress
Sunny Side Up Weather Cheer Prompts Complaints Reversing
In Central New York residents flip from griping about weather to praising sunny weekends and light rain. May and June yield under 2 percent rainfall versus a normal seven inches, sparking talk of just enough moisture for farmers and gardeners without dulling outdoor plans.
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New York
Putting cops in perspective in anti terrorism debate
Columnist Donald Kaul argues anti-terrorism bills erode privacy more than police brutality. He critiques Clinton proposals to require phone tapping and broad government spying, urging defense of privacy rights and constitutional limits to prevent coercive surveillance.
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Herald-Journal
Donald Kaul
America
Police Bowe
Congress
Clinton
Oklahoma City
Fuse
Beme
MDA funds boost for Central New York growth plan
Irwin L. Davis and Vion Dregident of the MDA praise Assembly Majority Leader Michael Bragman and Senator John DeFrancisco for including 300000 in the FY95-96 state budget. The funds back the Central New York Economic Growth Agenda to retain and attract jobs and improve regional quality of life through a coordinated effort with local leaders.
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Assembly
Michael J. Bragman
Sen
John DeFrancisco
Central New York
Metropolitan Development Association
New York
Walsh Letter Attacks Deficit Plan as Immoral
In a constituent letter Rep. James Walsh defends cutting the national debt but condemns the approach as immoral. He argues tax cuts for the rich and corporations and deep cuts to education and social services, while military spending would remain high. He warns this shifts power away from democracy and toward wealth, urging public protest.
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James Walsh
Rep. Walsh
United States
Walsh
Readers invited to submit letters to Herald Journal
Readers are urged to send succinct legible letters for publication. Include the writer’s daytime phone number and postal address. unsigned letters are not published, and letters must be attributed.
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Herald- Journal
Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
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