Elyria Tamps Down Longevity Pay For New City Hires
Elyria city leaders reach two union contracts that cap longevity pay for new hires. New workers after five and ten years gain 5 percent boosts, then 1 percent yearly to 20 years, replacing the old 1 percent per year through 20 years. Two unions AFSCME and police patrolmen. Base pay raises of 2 percent now, with negotiations ongoing for firefighters and others. Outcome linked to Nov 4 election tax question.
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UAW
Robert G. Stein
Immigration delay reshapes Obama immigration action plan
The article notes President Obama postponed executive immigration action to after the midterm elections, a move seen as a partisan reversal after Boehner warned Congress would not act. It argues Congress remains the best path, urges action on border, status, and visa reforms, and warns delay should not equal inaction.
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John Boehner
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Letters reflect partisan views on Obama and wartime history
Two letters debate Obama policy and leadership. Karen Sprague contests Obama and praises his directions including wars ending and health reform. Jane Kilbride contrasts wartime production with a failing website, calls for earned respect for office and notes concerns over officials.
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Obama
Javier Montoya LaGrange
What is invasion if not invasion Putin’s Ukraine actions questioned
Trudy Rubin argues Putin’s Ukraine moves amount to invasion despite Kremlin denials. NATO’s Wales summit failed to label it an invasion, enabling hybrid warfare and risk of further dismemberment. Russian state media, censorship, and staged rebels bolster Moscow while Western sanctions lag.
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