Off Budget Borrowing via Federal Financing Bank
An opinion piece argues the Federal Financing Bank hides federal borrowing from the budget, inflating deficits. It notes FFB loans, backed by the Treasury, total about 112 billion and drive “off-budget” spending through loan guarantees and direct lending with limited budgetary impact. Lawmakers push to count FFB activities in the budget. the Treasury defends current focus on programs themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Financing Bank
FFB
U.S
Barbara Miracle
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Defense
Farmers Home Administration
Rural Electrification Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Export-Import Bank
James J. Blanchard
D-Mich
Bill Gradison
Ohio
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
Reagan Administration
Secretary of the Treasury
Roger Mehle
Congressional
Eugene Holland
Department
Philadelphia 300th birthday marks rebirth and renewal
Philadelphia stages a 300th birthday celebration amid renewal efforts. The city shifts from manufacturing to services and tourism, restoring historic sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The April 18 Penn Relays kickoff a summer-to-fall festival calendar culminating in a reenactment of William Penn’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Fields
Philadelphia
Joseph Kessler
U.S
New York
University of Pennsylvania
William Penn
Penn
England
Old City
South
Philly
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Rockwell Museum
Betsy Ross Home
Franklin Court
Bangladesh Under Military Rule Seeks Quick Return to Democracy
Bangladesh's army chief Lt Gen H M Ershad seized power after dissolving parliament and suspending the constitution. He said democracy could return within two years and political activity in six months, amid a history of coups since independence. The move ousted President Abdus Sattar, who earlier faced demands to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bangladesh
Pakistan
H.M. Ershad
Abdus Sattar
Sattar
Ziaur Rahman
Zia
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Transi
Tion
Army
Ershad
Be Kind to Animals Week Observance Urged by Agencies
For over a century Americans have supported humane treatment of living beings. May 28 marks the 68th Be Kind To Animals Week, promoted by The American Humane Association and 2000 local humane groups. The Syracuse S P C A urges Onondaga County residents to consider animals health needs and responsible ownership. Public notices call for action and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Humane Association
Denver
Colo
S.P.C.A
East Molloy Road
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Mary Ann Parsons
Central New York
British letter praises Falklands invasion by McMonow
A letter from Thomas P. McMonow applauds Argentina's Falkland Islands invasion. It notes British residents have lived there 150 years and questions the right of the land, suggesting it was taken from American Indians and asking whether it should be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constance McLaughlin Green
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Thomas P. McMonow
Argentina
Falkland Islands
Mr. McMonow
Dedicated April honors national foster parents month dinner
A dinner was held at Bellevue Methodist Church on April 22 to honor foster parents for their service to children in need. Mrs. Alene E. Stevenson ACSW CSW, Director, Children’s Division, Dept. of Social Services, Onondaga County, expressed appreciation for these families opening their homes and hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Methodist Church
Alene E. Stevenson
ACSW
CSW
Dept. of Social Services
Onondaga County
Protect AT T Weighing impact of Wirth Bus bill on telephone service
Readers are urged to consider HR 5158 known as the Wirth Bus bill and its potential effect on AT T service. The letter accuses the measure of being ill conceived and hastily weeded and warns it could hinder AT T competitive service and lead to overseas issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
At&t
Render Ag Ee
Setvice
Chorale trip gratitude to director and chaperones
Liverpool High School Concert Chorale member thanks supporters for trip to the Bahamas and praises director Daniel D Agostino for patience hard work and leadership. The note from a chorale member expresses heartfelt appreciation for those who helped and solved problems during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool High School
Bahamas
Daniel D’ Agostino
Chorale
Liverpool
Police warn of threats after Opinion letter halo remark
The writer recalls an anonymous call at 7 30 p m on Friday April 24 in which a Drave soul warned Mr Hammond to loosen his halo or risk removal. Police say they are tracking the calls and request future reports of any halo removal threats.
Exemplar Hail Mary Revered Mother and Julia Pinkasewicz
A compact tribute lauds Julia A Pinkasewicz as exemplar mother and gracious figure. The piece elevates her noble womanhood and maternal care, framing her as a guiding presence. An honored tribute notes her enduring influence and benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Pinkasewicz
Syracuse
Wee Willie steals hearts in Irish B and B tales
A visiting writer recalls a summer in Ireland staying at family run bed and breakfasts. Five year old Willie Buckley wins hosts over with charm and stories of ghosts at Cahir castle. Shared meals, local jam, and spontaneous music foster a warm, rustic Irish hospitality.
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Hugh A. Mulligan Cahir
Ieland
Willie Buckley
Willie
Cahir
Ireland
Wee Willie
James
Gerard
Mary Kate Buckley
Pearse
Daddy
Globe
Ritz
Lisbon
Savoy
London
George V
Paris
Oriental
Bangkok
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Defense Department
Nation
India
Fladesh
Bell Labs
Charles B. Perry
Mary
Vincent Boyle
Dunglee
County Donegal
Atlantic
Emerald Isle
Neddie
Innisnakillen
Kilmeena
Westport
County Mayo
Clew Bay
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