Pataki Superfund plan gets mixed support but worth backing
The Pataki Superfund refinancing plan aims to fund cleanup at 766 identified sites with 803 already completed or in progress, while critics say standards are weak and the timetable is long. It preserves polluter pays, shields buyers from excessive liability, and reflects incremental progress amid funding gaps.
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Visit to Africa Tough challenge for Powell
Secretary of State Colin Powell faces a demanding Africa trip focused on turning symbolism into results. The piece argues for White House backing to lift debt, expand aid, and broker regional understanding to combat AIDS while noting Africa’s ongoing wars and the need for affordable generics and debt relief.
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Energy debate on conservation and costs echoed in letters
Readers argue over conservation definitions and resource use as Niagara Mohawk rate hikes trigger public concern. Letters highlight price as key to energy policy, criticize executives' pay, and urge the region to leverage power to revitalize Syracuse and Central New York.
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Shop smart for gas at lowest price stations
DAVID STOCKHAM urges consumers to compare gas prices and avoid high priced stations. He notes discounts of 2 to 6 cents per gallon at some stations and recommends using credit cards to easily switch stations. Empty pumps and loyalty to one station are discouraged.
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Readers urged to send letters to Herald-Journal
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication with the writer’s name, address, and daytime telephone number. All letters become property of The Herald Journal and Herald American and will not be returned.
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