Regents should press on with higher graduation standards
Three former state regents urge withdrawal of tougher standards, but Education Commissioner Mills says all students can meet them. English exam pass rates are strong in many districts, yet gaps between rich and poor remain. Regents must push the plan and seek more funding to help struggling districts and ensure meaningful diplomas.
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Norma Gluck
Floyd Linton
Louie Matteoni
Richard Mills
Mills
New York
Feiling
Syracuse
Stephen Jones
Regents
Keep court proceedings open and public
The editorial defends open trials and criticizes Judge Peter Corning for closing a hearing on evidence in a murder case. It cites a 1986 Supreme Court standard requiring concrete findings and alternatives before closing proceedings and argues the courts belong to the people, not to judges, urging openness unless no reasonable alternative exists.
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Peter Corning
Cayuga County
Goening
Michelle A. Davis
Fleming
Daniel M. Leubner
Hrave
Corning
Supreme Court
Bradley campaign worker defends Bill Bradley in Syracuse letter
Syracuse activist Chris Wiles writes to support Bill Bradley and challenge Kirst's column. He recalls Bradley's Syracuse visits, long friendship since Princeton, and aid to local programs. Wiles argues Bradley can address Upstate New York’s jobs tax base and urban needs with real change.
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Sean Karst
Bill Bradley
Kirst
Bradley
Syracuse
Buffalo
Rochester
Upstate
New York
White House
Princeton
YMCA
Peace Corps
Montevideo
Uruguay
Bill
England
Mr. Kirst
Chris Wiles Bradley
Voter blasts at impeachment and Gore as a follower
A Camillus reader laments Republican impeachment handling and criticizes Al Gore as a follower. The letter says Clinton was a good president, Gore and Bradley are only the best of the lot, and argues Gore would have challenged Clinton over marital vows to save money and embarrassment.
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Bill Clinton
al Gore
Bill Bradley
Clinton
Gore
Joyce U. Howard
Syracuse
Vote for delegate row to support one presidential candidate
Voters on Tuesday may cast ballots for delegates pledged to a presidential candidate of their party. On the Republican side four candidates appear, Bush Forbes McCain and Keyes. Since Forbes has resigned, a vote for him is ineffective. Read the fine print to see each delegate’s pledged candidate and vote for the row that matches your presidential choice.
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George W. Bush
Steve Forbes
John McCain
Alan Keyes
Forbes
Gore Support Letter Encourages Gore Delegates in 20th CD
Michael J. Bragman appeals to Democrats in Upstate New York urging support for Al Gore in the March 7 presidential primary. The letter touts Gore’s record on working families, economic recovery, affordable health care, education, environment, and steady leadership while opposing higher taxes.
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Tam
al Gore
United States
Lam
Nancy McCarty
Sam Roberts
Kate McKenna
Mike Allen
Lee Scott-Mack
Ken Brynien
New York
Central
Gore
Michael J. Bragman
McCain Campaign Message Endsorsement in Baldwinsville
A voter persuasion note from William Penn of Baldwinsville endorses U.S. Senator John McCain over George Bush and Al Gore. The text touts McCain as cutting waste and debt, pushing campaign finance reform, and opposing tax cuts while pledging to use the surplus to reduce the national debt. It cites tobacco tax increases, tax reform, and foreign experience as strengths while criticizing Bush's record.
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U.S
McCain
George Bush
John McCain
al Gore
Gov. Bush
Texas
Bush Arrogant Remarks Draw Fire in Election Debate
Donald C. Dittmer criticizes George W. Bush for arrogance and foolishness in implying independents and Democrats who backed John McCain were not seeking the best fall candidates. He condemns Bush for pandering to ideologues and calls the remarks harmful.
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George W. Bush
John McCain
Bush
Readers urged to send letters to Herald Journal staff
Readers may submit letters to the Editor along with name, address and phone number. Submissions become property of The Herald Journal Herald American and may be edited or published in Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Mailing address, email, fax, and questions are provided.
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