Editorial: N.Y.'s lesson in fairness
Editorial: N.Y.'s lesson in fairness THE ISSUE:The state loses another legal challenge to its distribution of school aid. THE STAKES:Can't it be more proactive than simply defending itself in court?...
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How to fix the housing crisis
How to fix the housing crisis Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 09:29 p.m., Wednesday,...
View ArticleMarcus: It may not be all, but it's a lot
Marcus: It may not be all, but it's a lot The most unintentionally funny part of Anne-Marie Slaughter's article n the Atlantic article, the latest in the "mommies-can't-have-it-all" genre, comes when...
View ArticleLetter: Resume doesn't mean vet infallible
Letter: Resume doesn't mean vet infallible I read with interest "Loving care interpreted as animal abuse?" June 24, regarding the prosecution of Gerard Sagliocca. The gist was that he and his sister...
View ArticleLetter: Thanks to Tonko for guarding the air
Letter: Thanks to Tonko for guarding the air We wish to express our gratitude to Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, for going to the House floor to defend health standards for air pollution and voting...
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Ideological spin a winner
Ideological spin a winner Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:47 p.m., Thursday, June...
View ArticleLetter: Use your vote to push for a change
Letter: Use your vote to push for a change Taken together, the news story "Senate fries kids' safety bill" and letter to the editor "'Fair elections' system is needed," both June 25, illustrate what's...
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Big men come up small
Big men come up small Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:47 p.m., Thursday, June 28,...
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The compromise that saved the law
The compromise that saved the law Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:47 p.m.,...
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The real victors of Obamacare
The real victors of Obamacare Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:47 p.m., Thursday,...
View ArticleEditorial: The high court gets it right. Will we?
Editorial: The high court gets it right. Will we? THE DIAGNOSIS:The 2010 health care reform act is, for the most part, legal.THE PROGNOSIS:Will America continue on a responsible path? We'll know...
View ArticleLetter: Refrigerator recycling saves energy, money
Letter: Refrigerator recycling saves energy, money I recently saw an advertisement in the Times Union for a refrigerator recycling program run by National Grid that reminded me there are steps people...
View ArticleLetter: Commentary on fracking didn't have the facts
Letter: Commentary on fracking didn't have the facts I was disturbed that the Times Union would print such a factually misleading commentary about alleged leaking gas wells. Josh Fox and Barbara...
View ArticleLetter: Preschool special ed needs to remedy ills
Letter: Preschool special ed needs to remedy ills "Audit raps special education firm," June 26, underscores why we need to overhaul the state's preschool special education program. Preschool special...
View ArticleRobinson: Let the healing begin
Robinson: Let the healing begin The political impact of the stunning Supreme Court decision on health care reform is clear — good for President Barack Obama and the Democrats, bad for Mitt Romney and...
View ArticleSeiler: Health law fight just beginning
Seiler: Health law fight just beginning Guess what? The battle over the federal Affordable Care Act is over.Or at least that's what North Country congressman Bill Owens thinks.Like every politician,...
View ArticleLetter: Show of support is long overdue
Letter: Show of support is long overdue "Managing grief after the death of a baby," June 8, regarding a workshop for nurses and others on consoling parents after the loss of a baby was like a breath...
View ArticleLetter: Go to experts for diet information
Letter: Go to experts for diet information As a registered dietitian, I've spent many years studying nutrition research and keeping abreast of the latest data supported by sound science. As senior...
View ArticleLetter: Political debate but no politics
Letter: Political debate but no politics Rex Smith's column "Obamacare? It's complicated," June 24, waxes poetically about the blame he and his profession must absorb when providing clarity on...
View ArticleEditorial: Reform before boasts, governor
Editorial: Reform before boasts, governor THE ISSUE:The legislative session wasn't quite the success that Gov. Cuomo says it was.THE STAKES:Change the campaign finance laws — and then talk about...
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