FirstEnergy uses deals to dodge hearings on deregulation
Editorial argues FirstEnergy of Akron is striking private deals with multiple groups to frame the Jan 1 electricity deregulation, sidestepping PUCO hearings. It contends stranded costs of about 6.9 to 38.9 billion would be recovered, with ratepayers bearing most of the burden. Ohio Consumer's Counsel and others are wary, urging hearings to ensure the best deal for Northeast Ohio.
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Akron
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Ohio
PLACO
FirstEnergy
Sally Bloomfield
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Consumer's Counsel
Christine Patronik-Halder
Safe Energy Communication Council
California
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Toledo
Patronik-Holder
PUCO
Ralph DiNicola
Russia
Hitler
India
England
Australia
America
Canada
Clinton-Gore
George Mason
Penalty plan would split Microsoft amid criticism
The Justice Department proposes breaking Microsoft into two firms, one for operating systems and one for software applications. The Cincinnati Post argues the move targets success, noting alleged abuses did not occur and warning of negative consequences for consumers and the economy.
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Microsoft
Justice Department
Clinton
Cincinnati Post
Controversy over Elian front page image stirs protest
Reader letters condemn The Chronicle Easter front page photo of Elian Gonzalez and compare it to a peaceful Easter scene. The letter cites constitutional rights, federal agents, and calls for congressional inquiry while debating gun rights and government messaging.
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Elian
Chronicle
St. Joseph's Church
Amherst
Christ
Founding Fathers and religious liberty critique
Opinion letter arguing that Jefferson and Madison backed broad religious liberty while opposing church state fusion. Contends Europe lacked liberty due to church ties, asserts abortion rights, opposes school prayer, and cites biblical exclusions to argue for reconsideration of antiabortion stance and separation ideals.
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Fred Watson
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Europe
Church of England
Judge Merritt rules motto violates Ohio law
Judge Gilbert Merritt ruled that Ohio’s motto “With God all things are possible” violates state law. The decision raises questions about what factors or entities will be considered as making things possible in public life and policy.
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Gilbert
Merrit
Ohio
Chronicle Telegram letter submission rules
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax 3259 7282 or email ect ohio.net.
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Chronicle Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Giuliani faces choices in cancer fight and politics
William A. Rusher discusses his own prostate cancer journey as New York Mayor Giuliani weighs treatment options. He notes surgery and radiation as main early-career paths, with watchful waiting and newer pellet therapies also possible, and considers impact on Giuliani's senatorial bid and campaign.
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New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Giuliani
New York Republican Party
Hillary Clinton
Hillary
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