Clinton in China Faces Cold Reception and Critique
The piece argues President Clinton’s China visit lacks substance on human rights, citing limited gains and continued repression. It notes opposition from Republicans over Beijing’s political freedoms, press access, and Tibet concerns, while warning against tolerating dictatorship for economic ties.
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Supreme Court rules line-item veto unconstitutional
The Supreme Court declares the presidential line-item veto unconstitutional, calling it bad policy and a danger to checks and balances. It notes no constitutional provision allows presidents to enact, amend, or repeal statutes and cites past veto overruns and modest budget impacts.
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Pataki Education Budget Cuts Provokes Syracuse Letter
Margrit Diehl from Syracuse appeals to Gov. Pataki to restore education funding as cuts imperil 62 teachers and many programs. She cites dangerous impacts on at risk students, aging facilities, and the need for skilled staff to meet higher standards, urging a reversal.
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Nurses demand safer nurse to patient ratios in hospitals
Health care consumers should press for safe nurse to patient ratios as hospitals cut costs to respond to managed care. The letter argues one nurse for six to twelve patients, including critical care overloads, hurting patient outcomes and nurse retention, urging public access to the Nursing Care Quality Protection Act SB 4840 and proactive hospital governance.
Building more prisons debate under Pataki plan
Lamonne Carney Jr. argues the failed criminal justice approach, noting rising inmate populations and jail crowding. He criticizes Gov Pataki for choosing prison expansion over school aid and rehabilitation, calling for systemic crime reduction beyond incarceration.
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Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Herald Co invites succinct letters with name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property and may be edited or published on Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Mailing address, email, fax, and phone numbers for letters and policy inquiries are provided.
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