Lorain County Juvenile Court Awards $93,500 Bonus Pool
As 2004 ended, judges decided to distribute leftover funds among 194 employees totaling 93,500 dollars. Each full time worker received 500 dollars and part timers 250 dollars, prompting criticism that taxpayer money funded a discretionary “salary correction” rather than a justified program. Critics urge transparency and policy reforms to prevent future surpluses being spent without clear rules.
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Lorain County Juvenile Court
Lorain County
Debra Boros
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Bob Taft
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines how readers may submit letters to the editor. It specifies a 200 word limit, editing for brevity and accuracy, and requires signature, full address and phone number. Submissions may be sent by mail, fax, or email to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Readers critique school fight and call for stamp column
Linda Dadsley calls a classroom fight an everyday incident while praising a polite student. Charlie Delgado discusses Ohio tax cuts and a proposed uniform rebate. Tom Powell-Bullock and Laurie Freeman criticize a nonlocal bowler of the week and urge local coverage. Signed letters from Elyria to North Ridgeville.
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Linda Dadsley
Midview
Jinda
Bob Frederick
Stamp Club
Bob
Black River Stamp Club
Charlie Delgado
Elyria
Dave Quillin
Adan Eshiman
Dave
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Ishiman
Laurie Freeman
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Tax cuts favor the rich over the poor in editorials
A local newspaper editorial attacks Governor fast for a 23 percent income tax cut that benefits top earners by about 24 000 while the lowest bracket gains only around 21. It argues the plan shortchanges education, burdens the middle class, and funds private religious schools with tax dollars, widening disparity.
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Fast
Grandma
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Dad
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Taft Tax Cut Proposal Aimed at Ohio Middle Class
Ohio residents would see a revised Taft plan that redirects relief to middle income households. The change would simplify the structure, expand eligibility, and accelerate economic stimulus by boosting consumer spending and supporting local businesses.
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Taft
Ohio
Romney puts principle over stem cell research stance
Massachusetts Governor Don Romney opposes embryonic stem cell research and therapeutic cloning, arguing scientists should not create embryos for experiments. He says discarded embryos from fertility clinics offer enough cells and questions the moral implications of creating new embryos for study. Controversy swirls as critics doubt his motives while some legislators oppose unrestricted research.
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Don Mitt Romney
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Romney
New York Times
Ing
Ann
Romneys
Oriesund
Parhigis
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