Tobacco bill dies as Big Tobacco power wins another round
Congress failed to pass a sweeping smoking bill after Big Tobacco spent heavily on ads, shaping public opinion. The defeat leaves enforcement to states while prosecutors seek settlements. critics say the industry misled the public about nicotine and health risks.
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Big Tobacco
Hollywood
New York
Senate
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Charlton Heston and the NRA Take On Moderation
A critical view of Charlton Heston as NRA president proposes a more measured stance on gun policy. It praises dialogue with opponents, cites Florida’s proposed amendment to curb gun trafficking, and notes past portrayals from Moses to Jefferson while contrasting actor with real policy leadership.
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Charltyn Heston
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Thomas Jefferson
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Hts
Washington State
Satan
NDA
Florida
Miami Herald
Carl Hiaasen
New York City
Baltimore
Boston
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Red Sea
Egypt
School budget cuts urged to protect Syracuse students
A Syracuse reader proposes sweeping cuts to the city school budget including eliminating field trips after school programs teacher development programs non classroom positions and sports while urging private funding and community involvement to avoid tax increases and harm to services. The letter warns of dire city impacts and urges readers to contact school board members and councilors with preferred cuts.
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Syracuse City
Zoo
MOST
Beth Alexander
Syracuse Brigadiers Drum & Bugle Corps
Universal Education Foundation
Bishop Ludden
Board of Education
One County School Board Proposed for Onondaga County
A proposal urges creation of a single county school board for Onondaga County bringing all schools including Syracuse under one system. Supporters argue consolidation would ease finances and allow more books computers and supplies at lower costs, improving overall education quality.
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Onondaga County School Board
Syracuse
Museum of Science and Technology praised for outreach and impact
A letter praises the museum for educating Central New Yorkers, highlighting its exhibits and programs for students and seniors. The Rubenstein family is thanked for its generous commitment, supporting ongoing success amid a regional tourism and conference boost.
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New
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Close the School of Assassins Protest Letter
A letter describes admiration for caring Americans who oppose the School of the Americas in Georgia. It notes the arrest of Ann Tiffany and Ed Kinane for protesting U S policy and reports plans to visit Washington in April to seek the SOA's closure. The writer links WWI Nuremberg lessons to current human rights concerns.
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School of the Americas
Georgia
SOA
Ed Kinane
Ann
Washington
School of Assassins
Andi
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