In Our Opinion Debunks CIA Performance and Reform Call
This opinion column harshly criticizes the CIA for repeated failures to foresee major events such as India's nuclear tests and Iraq's invasion. It condemns Congress for funding the agency without accountability, cites spies Aldrich Ames and others as proof, and calls for starting over the agency to protect national security and public funds.
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CIA
India
Soviet Union
U.S
CLA
Clinton
Bill Clinton
White House
Aldrich Ames
Harold J. Nicholson
Douglas Fred Graat
Ames
Iraq
Kuwait
Congress
Vacco ad uses state grocery settlement for re election
The Attorney General Dennis Vacco promoted a $2.50 coupon campaign tied to a Wegmans antitrust settlement, drawing criticism that funds and ad space funded his re election bid. Critics say state money and ads should not boost his campaign, noting past uses of public funds for political gains.
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New York
Dennis Vacco
Wegmans
Vacco
Catherine Abate
Buffalo News
McCooe
Manhattan
Vacca
Oliver Koppell
Koppell
State Health Department
Unite behind Avenue of Arts in Syracuse council debate
Lue Unite explains December 1997 stance on Avenue of the Arts. He cites $30 million long term debt, $14–15 million higher life cost, and ongoing school needs. He argues brakes would cost about $3 million and urges unity, public and private funding, and focus on children’s facilities.
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Common Council
Avenue of the Arts
West Genesee alum voices embarrassment over incidents
Former West Genesee High School alumna Margaret Simmons cites recent disturbances harming the school’s image. She mentions field damage tied to “pot day” and a stink bomb incident at Syracuse Stage. Simmons criticizes Superintendent Rudolph Rubeis for downplaying student mistakes.
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West Genesee High School
Syracuse
Rudolph Rubeis
Rubeis
Margaret Simmons W.G
Blood donors make an enormous difference
Letter from Liesel F Deutsch describing weekly hemodialysis, lab tests showing low hemoglobin, and how blood transfusions restore energy and strength. She thanks donors for their generosity and impact on her health and daily life.
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Liesel F. Deutsch
Syracuse
Drive on I-81 South: a message to slow drivers
A reader lambastes drivers on Interstate 81 South for lingering in left and center lanes, causing backups, delays, and road rage. The note urges those traveling under 40 mph during 7 to 9 am to take the bus, citing snow and weather as excuses for poor driving. It targets speeders and distractions, urging timely arrivals.
Senator DeFrancisco aids tax problem resolution
A taxpayer credited state Senator John DeFrancisco and his office staff for quickly addressing and solving a New York tax issue after the writer faced obstacles with the tax system. The staff intervened and contacted the tax authorities, providing relief otherwise unavailable through an 800 number.
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New York
John DeFrancisco
Cutbacks threaten elder safety in city fire and police response
Frank Rosa laments city hall cutbacks to fire and police services in Liverpool, warning longer response times endanger elders in high rise buildings and may reduce the city to second or third rate. Harold Berman of Syracuse echoes concern about public safety.
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City Hall
Fire Department
Harold Berman
Syracuse
Readers urged to submit letters with name and contact
Readers invited to send letters for publication at The Herald Co. entries must include writer’s name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Post Standard Herald Journal and Herald American and may be edited or republished online or on NewsLine. Mailing fax and email details provided.
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James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Central Intelligence Agency
GreGrien
Canton
Lue
Unite Behind Avenue of Arts
David Cordeau
Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. King
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Thar
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