Congress Dawdles on Campaign Finance Reform
The piece criticizes Congress for letting money shape policy, citing Rep Bud Shuster and others. It notes donations from oil and tech interests, pushes Shays Meehan soft-money reform, and urges public pressure to restore integrity before July 4. The author argues lawmakers serve money first, people second, keeping government corrupt.
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Congress
Alwave
Bud Shusver
R-Pa
House Transportation Committee
Saea
Gro
Repu An SI
Shays-Meehan
Clinton in China a two way street for engagement
Editorial argues constructive engagement with China must be reciprocal and public diplomacy should accompany Clinton’s Beijing trip. It urges speaking out on human rights, urging consequences for China if reforms stall, and honoring Tiananmen’s sacrifices while pressing for accountability and direct appeals to Chinese citizens.
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China
United States
George
Jiang Zemin
Beijing
Congress
Mike McCurry
Tiananmen Square
Ronald Reagan
Soviet Union
America
Bob Geraci
Tsay
Kathleen Carnessali
Liverpool
Equal rights for lesbians and gays urged nationwide
Vivian M. Derrickson of the National Organization for Women urges equal rights for lesbians and gays, condemning discrimination and calling for domestic partnership and equal employment protections. Letters also criticize park policies toward geese and teen violence, urging community action and dialogue to resolve social issues.
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Europe
Holland
United States
European Parliament
European Union
South Africa
Maine
New York
State Senate
Onondaga County
Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Syracuse
America
National Organization For Women
Pataki urged to restore school aid after vetoes in Syracuse
JOAN K. CHRISTENSEN Assembly member from Syracuse condemns Governor Pataki for vetoing over 5 million in Syracuse City School District funding despite a 6 million state aid increase. She notes frustrated students, parents, teachers and officials and urges a meeting and reversal to protect local youth.
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Syracuse City
Syracuse
Assembly
Senate
Joan K. Christensen
Readers invited to send letters to the editor
The Herald Journal invites readers to submit letters, cartoons, poems and other material. Submissions must include name, address and daytime phone. Material becomes property of the publisher and may be edited or posted online.
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