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The shutdown drama in Washington costs us plenty
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
JACKIE CALMES Los Angeles Times 
Nov 19, 2023
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Tired of Congress’ repeated partisan standoffs every time a big fiscal deadline approaches, like this week’s? Weary of the breathle...
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NY must boost financial education in schools
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THOMAS P. DiNAPOLI 
Nov 16, 2023
ALBANY — Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have alread...
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Enforce the oil sanctions against Iran
Commentary, Nation World
Nov 15, 2023
You’d think the Biden administration would have realized by now that enriching the Iranian regime is a dangerous mistake. You’d be wrong. Relaxed U.S....
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It’s only taxpayer money, right?
Commentary, Nation World
Nov 14, 2023
Fiscal responsibility has never been a hallmark of the current administration — and President Joe Biden isn’t much concerned about changing course. No...
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2023 Jones Memorial Hospital gala raises more than $15,000
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KATHRYN ROSS Olean Times Herald 
Nov 13, 2023
WELLSVILLE — With a heavy bass beat the house was rockin’ Saturday night for the annual Jones Memorial Hospital Gala at the Wellsville Country Club. T...
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Fake ’emergency’ spending is costing us all
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DAVID DITCH 
Nov 09, 2023
WASHINGTON (TNS) — It’s bad enough that Congress and the White House are making no serious effort to cut spending these days — something we all wind u...
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$800K in taxpayer money for crack pipes?
Commentary, Nation World
Nov 05, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services has sent over $800,000 to a group in Texas where they distribute crack pipes, according to the Dallas Expr...
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Social Security is nearing a crisis
Commentary, Nation World
Nov 03, 2023
Washington seems determined to ignore the country’s rapidly worsening fiscal picture, but sooner or later policymakers will be forced to pay attention...
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NYSERDA possibly could allow rebids on wind projects
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LARRY RULISON Times Union, Albany 
Nov 03, 2023
ALBANY (TNS) — New York state is in the process of potentially opening the door for developers of large offshore wind farms planned off Long Island to...
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