Abortion Pill Approved Keeps Privacy Rights Central
The FDA approves Mifeprex lifting privacy barriers for medical abortions. The ruling emphasizes doctor patient decisions over political interference and notes limited provider access nationwide. Public debate persists as opponents vow reexamination if Bush wins, while advocates push broader, safer access.
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George W. Bush
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Alabama English-only policy to face Supreme Court challenge
The case questions if private citizens can sue under Title VI over English-only driver's license tests in Alabama. Martha Sandoval, a permanent resident from Mexico, says 13,000 residents would struggle to obtain licenses. The suit argues the policy violates federal civil rights law and harms non English speakers.
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Alabama
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Martha Sandoval
Mexico
Mobile
Ala
Sandoval
State Department of Public Works
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Supreme Court
No Bond Act for New York Roads and Transit
Assembly member Michael Bragman argues against a $3.8 billion bond act for New York roads bridges and mass transit. He cites state debt nearing $100 billion, discretionary funds and tax cuts, and warns bonds would raise long term costs while not funding local projects. He urges using surplus funds to avoid further debt.
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New York
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Senate
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Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Bilion Transportation
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Milllion
Teed
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Manhattan
MTA
Upstate
Wall Street
Michael Bragman
Cicero
Nugent rights clash with local critics in Syracuse
Caroline Chen defends Nugent's free speech yet condemns his rhetoric as intolerant. The letter also endorses Steve DeRegis for state Assembly, praising his responsiveness to Syracuse issues and his anti litter initiative.
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Steve DeRegis
State Assembly
Bill Magnarelli
Syracuse
North Side
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites letters to the editor, cartoons, pictures or poems. Submissions must include writer’s name, address and daytime phone. They become property of The Post-Standard and related papers and may be edited or published.
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Alice Miranda
Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
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