Courtesy in business pays off for all New York
State tourism officials say polite customer service can save or ruin a business and a community. Holly Nolan urged 74 business people at the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce to train employees with role plays to handle angry customers calmly. She warned rude behavior harms local reputation and profits, while friendly service builds repeat business and trust.
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Editorials weigh tax fairness and deficit plans from several papers
Excerpts from editorials in Albany New York The Times Union Jackson Mississippi The Clarion Ledger Newport News Virginia and Washington discuss budget tradeoffs in Clinton era deficit reduction. They favor reducing the deficit through tax and spending changes, criticize deeper elderly tax burdens, and urge decisive action on energy taxes and large gains税 while noting political stalemate in Congress.
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Health reform promises vs political reality in Clinton era
Richard Reeves argues health care reform is largely drafted but financing and benefits remain undecided. He warns backing down could erase campaign promises, urging Clinton to listen to ordinary Americans outside Washington and to pursue broader public support for universal coverage.
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Don't ask, don't tell policy debate in the military
Ken Adelman argues Clinton and Aspin should not duck decisions on gays in the armed forces. He critiques the “don’t ask, don’t tell” stance, warning it strains unit trust, division leadership, and UCMJ, and calls for clearer policy and accountability.
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