Supreme Court faces choice on campaign finance case
The Supreme Court weighs whether to rule narrowly on the Colorado case or address the broader tangle of campaign finance. It should revisit Buckley v. Valeo, curb soft money, and clarify free speech versus government for sale to restore integrity to U S elections.
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Tobacco suit targets online sales to curb youth access
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp sues New York to overturn a law banning tobacco sales on the Internet. The company calls the measure unconstitutional, while officials defend it as enforcing age limits and taxes. The dispute highlights industry claims versus public-health safeguards amid debates over online commerce.
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Bush tax cut proposal criticized as unsound policy
The speaker argues that huge tax cuts waste public funds in a strong economy, risk inflation and higher interest rates, and ignore the growing national debt near six trillion dollars. They counters critiques of targeted tax cuts as social engineering and notes wealthy earners benefit more from deductions, urging voters to reject George W. Bush's bid.
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Bond Issue Critique Calls for Careful Ballot Consideration
Virginia Davis urges voters to oppose a proposed bond issue. She cites stalled or unspent funds from past bonds, questions the need for new borrowing, and advocates a pay-as-you-go approach plus stricter enforcement of highway speed units to fund road maintenance.
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Magnarelli earns thanks from Brighton Towers seniors
A Syracuse reader Patricia D'Agostino writes in praise of Assemblyman Magnarelli for keeping rent from rising at Brighton Towers and for fixing roof leaks and elevator issues, noting seniors cannot climb stairs or pay more. She urges continued effort in Albany.
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Letters sought for publication at The Herald Co
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Letters must include the paper name, address and daytime telephone. Submissions become property of The Herald Co. and may be edited or published in any form including online.
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