Campaign reform and the influence of money in politics
A Syracuse visit by Rep. John Kasich frames the push for campaign finance reform. The piece argues reform is essential to curb soft money and reduce donor influence, urging voters to pressure lawmakers. It cites Shays Meehan and McCain Feingold as leading proposals, notes large soft money sums, and calls for direct public accountability.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
John Kasich
Ohio
Syracuse
House Budget Committee
Washington
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Shays-Meehan
Senate
McCain-Feingold
National Party
Molly Ivins
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Justice From Injustice Ulster policing must change
Northern Ireland must reform the Royal Ulster Constabulary to end abuse and intimidation. The RUC faces allegations of shoot to kill, internment, torture, and collusion with Protestant paramilitaries. UN rights officials and critics urge independent scrutiny beyond London influence.
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Royal Ulster Constabulary
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London
Castlereagh
Param Cumaraswamy
U.N. Human Rights Commission
Patrick Finucane
Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Tony Blair
Christopher Patten
Hong Kong
Patten
Blair
Education saves teens through shared support funding
Mary Martha Wilson argues for continuing and expanding the Young Mother’s Education Program in Syracuse City School District. She links teen pregnancy prevention to education, comprehensive health services, and community collaboration to reduce long term welfare dependence and improve youth outcomes.
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Syracuse
Mary Martha Wilson
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Do more to protect Social Security
A letter argues Social Security must be protected by removing income caps and requiring contributions by all, noting reforms to limit benefits and tighten eligibility. The writer condemns liberal congressional pension perks and calls for ending benefits to criminals and war casualty coverage while urging broader participation.
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Recycling and Earth Care Tips from Cathedral School 3rd Grade
A 3rd Grade class at Cathedral School from Syracuse discusses simple earth saving actions inspired by John Javna. They emphasize turning off taps to save water, rinsing dishes with a filled basin, reusing tin foil, using cloth towels, and bringing lunch boxes to cut paper waste.
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Syracuse
John Javna
Cathedral School
Smoking Rights at Loretto Center Spark Debate
An elderly resident describes a shift to a smoke free campus at Loretto geriatric center. Longtime smokers face new rules forcing outdoor smoking or relocation while new admissions for smokers are halted, prompting concerns of discrimination and state approval. A World War II veteran citizen voices frustration over losing indoor smoking rights after 13 years of residence.
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Loretto Geriatric Center
Loretta
Loretto
Nonsmoking diners seek true smoke-free dining spaces
A reader argues that choosing smoking or nonsmoking sections does not shield nonsmokers from smoke and carbon monoxide. They urge smokers to smoke at home and demand genuine smoke-free eateries, noting the absence of effective dividers and the need for mutual courtesy.
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