Almanac February 3 2011 highlights and birthdays
Today marks the 34th day of 2011 and the 45th of winter. notable anniversaries include the 16th Amendment's income tax authorization in 1913 and the death of Buddy Holly Valens and Richardson in 1959. birthdays list Mendelssohn to Tierney. Moon phase noted between February 2 new moon and February 11 first quarter.
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Buddy Holly
Ritchie Valens
J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson
John Kennedy
Cuba
Felix Mendelssohn
Horace Greeley
Gertrude Stein
U.S. must back Egyptian protesters amid uprising
Trudy Rubin argues U.S. policy should side with Egyptians pushing for governance reforms and free elections. She notes 2005 demonstrations, Mubarak’s crackdown, and the need for a clear, peaceful U.S. stance while Egypt confronts a leadership transition and a potentially pivotal role for the army.
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U.S
Cairo
Hosni Mubarak
Egypt
Hesham el-Bastawi
Tunisia
Marwan Muasher
Jordan
Mideast
Muasher
Mubarak
Munsher
Carnegie Endowment
Washington
Gamal
Obama
Bush White House
Israel
Gaza
U.N
Mohamed
ElBaradei
Muslim Brotherhood
Hillary Clinton
United States
Omar Suleiman
White House
Letter writers question Kasich rhetoric after poll results
A reader cites a Quinnipiac poll showing Ohio voters oppose Kasich and allies ending public sector bargaining and opposed layoffs. The letter also condemns County Prosecutor Dennis Will for actions described as politically motivated, noting two innocent people returned to prison.
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John Kasich
Quinnipiac
Ohio
Kasich
Dennis Will
Will
Franz Kafka
Lorain County Transit cuts spark letters to editor
Readers clash over a proposed 20 percent cut to Lorain County Transit. Philip Copeland argues funds should be preserved, while others urge reducing officials’ pay. The letters also include political commentary invoking The Lord of the Rings and criticisms of liberal policies.
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Tom Williams
Lorain County
Williams
LCT
Philip Copeland Elyria
Lorain
J.R.R. Tolkien
Sauron
Mount Doom
Middle Earth
Nancy Smiths
Joseph Allens
Denise Caruloff Lorain
Alan Grayson
Florida
Congress
Ken Sedlak LaGrange Township
Chronicle Telegram Letter Guidelines For Readers
The Chronicle Telegram explains letters to the editor may be edited for brevity and accuracy and should be 250 words or fewer. Include signature, full home address and phone number for verification. Mailing address and fax and email contact details are provided for submissions.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
U.S. debt rise spurs call to downgrade AAA rating
Kevin Hassett argues the United States risks losing its AAA status as debt climbs toward 135 percent of GDP, citing Japan's downgrade history and looming deficits. He warns ratings firms failed to foresee risk and urges immediate action despite mixed CBO forecasts.
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Washington
Standard & Poor’s
Japan
United States
Moody’s Investors Service
U.S
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
S&p
AAA
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
Greece
Barack Obama
Obama
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