Editorial: Brown stands alone for fairness on layoff pay
An editorial praises Sherrod Brown as the lone voice against the five day federal worker layoff. It notes his donation of six days of salary to charity and suggests he give his pay to the Treasury, arguing the cost underscores the controversy over the layoff.
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Opinions and guest editorials invite reader response
The Chronicle Telegram presents editorials and guest pieces aimed at challenging readers to form opinions and encourages letters to the editor to share thoughts and perspectives.
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Medicare lies and Republican plan to increase benefits
Argument portrays Republicans as expanding Medicare benefits by 6.4 percent annually, boosting per person coverage from 4800 to 6700 by 2002. It counters Democratic claims of cuts, cites enrollment and inflation estimates, and stresses the need to rein in spending to prevent bankruptcy within seven years.
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Letters on Medicare Cuts and Public Frustration
A reader argues that both parties propose Medicare cuts with net premium shifts and challenges CBO estimates while urging taxpayers to beware liberal claims. The letter moralizes about layoffs and government reliance, describing personal unemployment stress and worker insecurity.
Federal employees taste disappointment in downsizing distress
Federal workers feel a pang of government strain as downsizing echoes private sector hardships. The speaker argues the public sector should empathize with private workers facing job moves and area decline, criticizing powerful industries for carelessness toward citizens.
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Letters to the Editor at Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with edits for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio 44036 or fax to 3297272 or email macronelfreenet borain oberlin edu.
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Claremont manifesto frames culture war as future of America
The Claremont Institute issued a manifesto after a conference chaired by William Rusher framing the culture war as a fight over America's moral foundations. It argues for limited government, a strong civil society, and opposition to relativism, urging like-minded Americans to contend and win the struggle. The document lists notable conservatives including Edwin Meese Ralph Reed and Michael Medved.
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Journalists Targeted by DOE Media Evaluation Probe
The Wall Street Journal reports Hazel O'Leary used Carma International to rate reporters for nine months for 43500 dollars. The study ranked public figures, with O'Leary at the top and other officials assessed, highlighting a booming but controversial media evaluation industry and questions about privacy and objectivity.
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