A Chance to Sue HMOs Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The Ohio Legislature failed to include a right to sue HMOs for denied care while Congress debates three proposals. The bipartisan plan would let privately insured Americans sue in state courts over denied care, offering faster relief, whereas Senate and House versions face delays or broader concerns. Insurance groups oppose, arguing higher premiums, but advocates say justice requires accountability for harmed patients.
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Mir Abandoned in Space After 77 000 Orbits
The Youngstown Vindicator reports the Soviet era space station Mir, after 77 000 Earth orbits and 100 astronauts and cosmonauts visits, will be abandoned as Russia's finances slide. A cleanup mission will lower its orbit so it burns up on reentry, unless private funds keep it operational. Lessons from Mir include long-term weightlessness effects and distant system fixes.
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Youngstown
Tim Coey Responds To Elyria Letter About His Job
Sharon R Ohly of Elyria writes to The Chronicle Telegram Aug 29 defending Tim Coey as an honest worker. The note urges calls to discuss the city and firemen while referencing Coey family tragedy and urging fair treatment.
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Chronicle Telegram
Sharon R. Ohly
Elyria
Sharon
Tim Coey
Michael Keys
Parents responsible for children's behavior urged after Colorado shooting
A columnist argues parents must be held accountable for their children. They urge parents to monitor activities, computer usage, friends, and surroundings, even visiting rooms and dresser drawers. The piece suggests consequences for guardians, including time off work or legal action, to prevent incidents like a Colorado shooting.
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It is about time for lawmakers to revisit laws
A reader argues that current laws restricting parental and teacher discipline burden teachers and parents. The letter calls for lawmakers to allow spanking with consent and suggests parents experience teaching for a period to understand frontline discipline pressures.
Firelands controversy yields positive results
The writer praises civic courage in Firelands amid a school board dispute involving Don Ortner and Terry Goode. Luella Tuttle and Jan Flynn are lauded for standing up for justice, aiding a defense fund, and inspiring community involvement. The piece argues truth seeking and informed judgment strengthen freedoms and education.
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Firelands
Luella Tuttle
Jan Flynn
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Union workers seek fair shake for all workers
The piece argues unions improve wages benefits and safety for workers while noting many employers resist unions and pay CEO sums vastly higher than the average wage. It contends nonunion workers indirectly benefit from union negotiations and questions who bears the cost of current practices.
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Letters to Editor Rules for Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and notes letters may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax to 920-7282 or emailECT ohio nat
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Blame game over travel delays pits FAA and airlines
The piece argues rising air travel delays trigger airport frustration and violence, cites examples from Southwest, United, US Airways, and Shuttle America, and notes 40 percent nationwide, 100 percent in Chicago delays. FAA and airlines blame each other and Congress for funding gaps while new FAA measures aim to curb delays.
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