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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2000
Page
3
The House backed phasing out inheritance taxes affecting the wealthiest two percent, a move critics say costs 50 billion annually and shifts burden to the 98 percent. Debates focus on farm and small business exemptions, charity impacts, and potential veto risks.
In 1998, 120 nations backed creating a permanent international criminal court under the United Nations to hold leaders accountable for war crimes crimes against humanity and genocide. The United States opposed seeking immunity for its troops before signing, arguing for universal accountability. France ratified the treaty, a milestone for a permanent UN tribunal, with advocates urging U.S. participation next.
State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced that at least three Central New York stores sold cigarettes to minors. He urges merchants to card young buyers, citing long term health risks and smoking prevalence among teens.
The Democratic majority on the Common Council argues for internal consolidation of city services before any county deals. They cite past consolidations like the crime lab and upcoming city county court facility, and outline a model developed with Maxwell School to study operations. They urge citizen input and emphasize savings for city taxpayers.
A reader laments front page photos showing three graduates smoking cigars at Christian Brothers Academy and questions how society preaches anti tobacco lessons yet condones tobacco use. The letter also notes Memorial Day timing and mislabels veterans day.
A veteran calls for policy change addressing sexual violence in the military. The letter argues that rape and harassment by male officers target women and gays, cites a lack of formal policy, and questions presidential conduct and broader cultural attitudes.
An opinion piece argues gun violence is a public health crisis and urges drastic measures including a one-year national emergency, a prohibition on civilian ammunition sales, a multimillion-dollar buyback, a National Guard backed curfew on 100 troubled inner-city corners, labor camps for violators, a handgun and assault rifle production moratorium, and potential manufacturer compensation, framing it as a temporary, necessary response.
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