Lottery drive aims to fund teachers at Most Holy Rosary
Ginger Burkhauser leads a Syracuse effort turning 1,000 lottery tickets into 20,000 to raise teachers pay at Most Holy Rosary elementary. The Catholic school, facing low bingo profits and rising costs, relies on parental contributions as 269 students study in kindergarten through sixth grade.
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Lawmakers reexamine OTB plan for Syracuse odds
Onondaga County lawmakers draft a new plan to allow off track betting in Syracuse with potential county city revenue up to 900000 annually. Former opponent William Sanford R-Salma says he would vote for it if conditions are met and the plan favors a private local operator like Vernon Downs. Sanford cautions about spillover gambling effects nearby communities.
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Teens shun reading for math and computers in survey
Washington report shows 17 year olds rate math and computer skills over reading with only 42 percent reading books weekly beyond homework. Nine year olds read more. 86 percent read at least a few times weekly per a survey by the American Federation of Teachers and Chrysler Corp. Ruth Graves of Reading is Fundamental comments.
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NAFTA Near Dead Heat in Commons Vote Fight
The AP finds 193 likely votes for NAFTA with 203 opposed and 38 undecided as the House nears a Wednesday decision. White House adviser Gergen says the margin could be within a dozen votes while offering cautious optimism. The campaign targets undecided and opposition, with concessions on wheat citrus fruit sugar and vegetables for key lawmakers.
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NAFTA debate intensifies as U S backers clash with foes
Canada could strike its own deal with Mexico if the United States backs out. U S candy makers argue sweet tooth knows no borders. AB remained undaunted, claiming 223 supporters to kill the pact. Clinton defended NAFTA to small business owners while union members rallied opposing the agreement. Polls show mixed public support, with margins of error around three points.
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FBI mind set blamed for Waco fire says professor
Harvard law and psychiatry professor contends the FBI ignored expert advice and used a law enforcement mind set. The critique follows the Branch Davidians tragedy near Waco Texas that killed 85 people. An outside evaluator and nine experts released findings five weeks after DOJ action.
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