Albany hearing showcases NYSUT political influence
Albany report notes the 365,000 member New York State United Teachers Union spent 1.8 million in 1995 on political contributions and 889,296 on lobbying to shape state policy. Critics say the union buys lawmakers’ silence and keeps school aid high while opposing charter schools and vouchers.
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Two Herald Journal Reporters Win Top New York Honors
Two Herald Journal reporters earned top New York state awards from the New York State Publishers Association. Amber Smith won for a medical reporting piece on a doctor’s license and a patient murder case, while Patrick Lakamp received top honors for investigative reporting in the Jailhouse Woes series. The Syracuse Newspapers marked its sixth straight year winning distinguished state government coverage.
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China begins war games near Taiwan amid regional tension
China launches eight days of war games off Taiwan with jets and warships practicing bombing runs. Taiwan puts military on high alert and shelters opened as U S. ships move closer. Beijing says drills seek to deter Taiwan independence aims while Washington accuses Beijing of pressuring Taipei.
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Clinton heads to Egypt anti terrorism summit
President Clinton flies to Egypt for a multi nation anti terrorism summit to seek ways to restore peace in Israel. He urges prayers and peace, arguing solidarity of peacemakers must outrun violence. Some regional leaders boycott the talks, labeling extremists as freedom fighters while condemning bombings that killed 58 in Israel.
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Ex-East German spy chief defied visa to visit U.S.
Markus Wolf, former East German spy chief, was denied a U S visitor visa over alleged ties to terrorism. A State Department official cited his leadership of the foreign espionage service and claimed involvement in state sponsored terrorism. Wolf, 73, once ran the ministry of state security and now markets espionage stories from Berlin. he had planned meetings with Random House editors in New York. Berlin commented that no direct proof linked him to terrorism. a German court previously overturned his six-year treason sentence, saying East German spies cannot be prosecuted for West operations.
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Local business owners urge Albany reform on workers' comp
Local business owners travel to Albany to press for workers' compensation reform. The Canadiens win at home against Dallas, and Yale seeks its first win of the season in lacrosse against Syracuse on the docket for D4.
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