Northeast impasse over federal transport funds debated
The piece argues that a Senate committee approved a 145 billion six year plan for highways and transit that would shift funds from the Northeast to the Sun Belt. It asserts regional bias in ISTEA funding since northern states have long funded federal programs while southern lawmakers gain influence. It notes New York pays a large negative balance with Washington, while states like New Mexico benefit more than they contribute. It critiques the political fairness of distributing federal money and references Bud Shuster and Newt Gingrich in the debate.
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Bud Shuster
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Newt Gingrich
R-Ga
James Walsh
Onondaga
Lee Shuster
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Congressional Pay Increase Sparks Political Debate
The House blocked a $3,072 cost of living pay rise in their $133,600 salaries via a sneaky parliamentary maneuver. Senate action may reverse the move. conferees will resolve differences before law. Citizens are invited to share views as leaders navigate the issue.
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William Paxon
James Walsh
Maurice Hinchey
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Bias claims stain Denny's probe says Syracuse writer
Syracuse resident David Haekwon Kim argues district attorney William J. Fitzpatrick showed bias in the Onondaga County investigation into anti Asian violence at a Denny's restaurant. He urges an independent FBI review and a local stand for Asian Americans against racism.
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Denny's Restaurant
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Onondaga County
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National Public Radio
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Contested memories and coupon debate in press letters
Letters discuss Mother Teresa funeral symbolism and living her message, while a separate coupon settlement case prompts critique of a 4.2 million dollar deal. Readers in DeWitt weigh in on coincidence versus conspiracy in Wegmans and manufacturers actions during the 1990s coupon era.
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Jesus
Christ
Sharon Roe
Syracuse
Columnist Charen targets Princess Diana in column
Reader letter condemns Mona Charen for a Sept. 5 Herald-Journal column titled Princess Di could have done more for her sons. The writer calls the piece disrespectful and judgmental, accusing Charen of pandering to tabloids and behaving like a paparazzi with a pen.
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Lest We Forget Memorial Note From Onondaga County
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas J. Pirro urges remembrance on POW MIA Remembrance Day. He praises veterans groups and ceremonies in Onondaga County and honors about 2,000 missing from Vietnam plus thousands from Korea and the world wars. He asks readers to pause and remember and prays for families awaiting full accounting and for Syracuse 174th Fighter Wing members.
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Readers invited to send letters for publication
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