Notable Wyoming hate crime case drives anti hate bill call
The article recounts the Matthew Shepard murder, details the assault by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, and argues for the federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It notes Shepard was attacked for his sexual orientation, describes the investigation, and cites FBI data on bias crimes. It stresses protecting LGBT rights and closing state law gaps.
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Matthew Shepard
Shepard
Aaron J. McKinney
Russell A. Henderson
McKinney
Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming
Chuck Schumer
Brooklyn
House
Senate
New York
Bill McKinney
Aaron McKinney
FBI
SPECIAL INTERESTS PREVAIL AS SENATE BLOCKS PATIENT RIGHTS
The Senate rejected a patients rights bill 50 to 47, blocking debate on empowering patients against insurers like HMOs. Both parties claimed to want reform, but insurance lobbyists, spending millions, helped defeat the measure. Advocates argued for easier lawsuits and independent review. opponents warned of higher costs and fewer insured. The piece urges federal standards to avoid a patchwork of state rules.
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U.S. Senate
Hmos
Health Benefits Coalition
D’amato
Senate
D'Amato
Hillary Rodham Clinton
John Tameroni
Skaneateles Falls
D'Amato Schumer TV Ads Spark Rhetorical Clash
New York voters are urged to scrutinize Senator Al D'Amato and Senator Schumer as televised campaigns trade accusations of lies and liberal stances. D'Amato attacks Schumer on taxes and liberal voting records while Schumer counters with ads accusing D'Amato of deception and tax policy misstatements. Kathy O'Hara and Grace Weyrauch contribute local commentary on political discourse and media influence.
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New York State
Sen
Alfonso D'Amato
D'Amato
Chuck Schumer
New York City
Schumer
Galing
New York
D’amato
Correction officer ethics clash with inmate relationship stir
A letter from Louis Loiodice of Marcellus questions why an Onondaga County correction officer’s sexual activity with a female inmate in her cell provokes outrage while comparing it to President Clinton’s Lewinsky affair. He argues the officer’s private life and power dynamics merit concern and asks for guidance. He cites a 12 year career and urges consistent standards.
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Onondaga County Correction
Jamesville
Sid Oglesby
United States
Oval Office
Louis Loiodice Marcellus
Public outcry over Starr investigation and Monicagate
A reader laments the Clinton Lewinsky affair as a costly, sensationalized pursuit. The writer argues perjury charges missed bigger national issues and condemns the inquiry as entertainment driven, calling for a return to sanity and proper hearings.
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Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Starr
Gates
Monica
Hillary
Clintons
Lewinskys
Clinton scandal dominates papers and TV, global issues urged
Melanie McCormac of Liverpool urges calm and focus on global issues, arguing Clinton’s guilt is overcovered while local news is neglected. She says the tape of testimony should quiet down the debate and shift attention to national concerns.
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Clinton
United States
Melanie McCormac
Liverpool
Readers urged to send letters to editor policy
The Herald Co. invites succinct letters accompanied by name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property and may be edited published or posted online. Mailing address email fax phone details provided for questions and policy explanation.
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Rero
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Jeffrey A. Barber
Nou
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Renea
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