New OSHA Rules Sought to Reduce Repetitive Stress Injuries
In 1996 OSHA floated guidelines to curb repetitive stress injuries and now final rules urge employers to listen to workers complaints and adjust tasks. The move, backed by labor officials, faces legal challenges from business groups and some lawmakers opposing federal regulation. Proponents cite potential savings in workers compensation and improved quality of life, while critics warn of cost and overreach.
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Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Congress
RSI
Federal Register
Charles Jeffress
Labor
Jeffress
Los Angeles Times
Stop killing the mentally retarded in death penalty cases
The article argues against capital punishment for the mentally retarded citing Texas prisoner John Paul Penry and the La Grand case before the World Court. It asserts poverty and race influence executions, condemns denying consular access, and urges abolition and fairer justice. Catholic bishops urge ending the death penalty as studies question its deterrence and justice.
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Texas
John Paul Penry
Pamela Mosely Carpenter
Penry
Walter
Karl la Grand
Tucson
Ariz
United States
Florida votes spark criticism and calls for reform
Readers critique the Florida ballot chaos amid national debate over counting standards and the upcoming presidential outcome. Contributors from Oswego, Pennellville, Auburn, Wood and Syracuse argue for transparency, constitutional fixes, and adherence to the popular will, urging prompt fairness in vote tallies.
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Florida
Palm Beach County
Len Smith JR
Auburn
Palm Beach disenfranchisement and voting access debate
Palm Beach County voting woes illustrate systemic errors and barriers to turnout. The letter urges safeguarding the vote, highlighting lost registrations, understaffed polls, confusing forms, early or late closures, and minority disenfranchisement while praising Floridians who challenge the system.
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Palm Beach County
Monsignors Award Sparks Civil Disobedience Debate
Letter writer notes civil disobedience helped gain voting rights and cites Rosa Parks and Jerry Rescue as precedents. Details various protests against the School of the Americas and Fort Benning, urging public action to close the facility and influence Congress.
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Thope
Sarah A Manning
Monsignor Brady
Kathleen Rumpf
Jerry
Clinton Square
William Henry
Intah
Canada
Rosa Parks
Parks
Maryknoll
School of the Americas
Fort Benning
Columbus
U.S. Army
Rising dental bill bodes ill for retirement
Constance Castellini warns that dental costs strain retirement plans as a $65 filling, done quickly without Novocain, highlights rising medical charges and potential loss of insurance, questioning when affordable care will return and blaming greed.
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Bill Bodes
Reader letters welcomed with contact details required
The Herald Co invites succinct letters to publish with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and used in other ways including Syracuse Online and NewsLine. Mail to Letters to the Editor Syracuse area or send by email, fax, or phone with policy details provided.
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The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American Tt
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
Syracuse.com
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Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
United Postal Serves
Tad Segal
UPS
Washington Post
LS. Catholic Bishops
Santa Claus
Bush
Dukakis
Feds
Scott Roby Oswego
George W. Bush
al Gore
America
Karl Hildenbrand Pennellville
Aerbian
Giancarlo
Palm Beach
Walaint
Florda
Mala Wheat
School of Assassins
Constance Castellini
Solvay
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