State panelists show an anti-fracking bias
State panelists show an anti-fracking bias The state Department of Health has identified panelists that will be asked to review the state's proposed natural gas regulations for potential impacts to...
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The new face of America
The new face of America Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:14 p.m., Monday, November 26,...
View ArticleEditorial: Residency, schmesidency?
Editorial: Residency, schmesidency? THE ISSUE:Residency requirements for government employees often seem ignored.THE STAKES:Governments need motivated workers and realistic rules. New York state long...
View ArticleLetter: Let sales tax fund transit, highways
Letter: Let sales tax fund transit, highways The discussion about Thruway tolls is an opportunity for New York to rethink transportation funding. Iin both "red" and "blue" states, voter-approved,...
View ArticleLetter: Hookah lounge a health setback
Letter: Hookah lounge a health setback The American Lung Association is disappointed to learn a new hookah bar is opening in the Capital Region ("Where smoke gets in your eyes, really," Nov. 20). The...
View ArticleLetter: Outlaw tobacco to reduce cancer
Letter: Outlaw tobacco to reduce cancer The government continues to invoke bans on smoking and to place warnings on cigarette packs and unduly high taxes on same yet it continues to grant subsidies to...
View ArticleLetter: Climate change: Cuomo says so
Letter: Climate change: Cuomo says so Scientists and many other qualified groups and individuals have warned us about global climate change for decades and the fact has been ignored, denied or scoffed...
View ArticleLetter: Obama appeals to a new nation
Letter: Obama appeals to a new nation The presidential election results were not necessarily surprising, but it was surprising how convincingly President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney in the...
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Enter the Fiscal Cliff Notes
Enter the Fiscal Cliff Notes Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:15 p.m., Monday,...
View ArticleChange or bitterly disappoint
Change or bitterly disappoint Nick Crews was, by his own admission, a middling father. He enjoyed cuddling with his three kids, but he was frequently away on naval deployments and didn't stay in touch...
View ArticleBrooks: Change or bitterly disappoint
Brooks: Change or bitterly disappoint Nick Crews was, by his own admission, a middling father. He enjoyed cuddling with his three kids, but he was frequently away on naval deployments and didn't stay...
View ArticleEditorial: Big mall, bad neighbor
Editorial: Big mall, bad neighbor THE ISSUE:Crossgates' owner is now in the vacant housing business.THE STAKES:This can't help the mall's image, or the town's. Let's talk about Crossgates Mall, and the...
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Don't pile on mandates
Don't pile on mandates Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:25 p.m., Tuesday, November 27,...
View ArticleLetter: Preschool does help children
Letter: Preschool does help children "Sharp audit, sharp reply," Nov. 21, demonstrates the need for the state to work vigorously to identify and punish anyone who is stealing from the preschool special...
View ArticleLetter: Excellent care worth the cost
Letter: Excellent care worth the cost Much has been written about the costs of the Albany County Nursing Home. I'd like to comment on the care provided, because that's what the money is funding.This...
View ArticleLetter: Capitalism mars Thanksgiving Day
Letter: Capitalism mars Thanksgiving Day The Times Union's Black Friday headline proclaims, "Thanksgiving's main course: shopping." That's the most depressing news I've heard in a while.The article...
View ArticleLetter: Sewer system fine in county
Letter: Sewer system fine in county Michael Bonesteel in his letter "Firm's expansion ignores impact" (Nov. 20) erroneously states the Rensselaer County sewer system is "over capacity." The county's...
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Obama rarely uses power of pardons
Obama rarely uses power of pardons Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:20 p.m., Tuesday,...
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Dowd: No detente as question is still Rice
Dowd: No detente as question is still Rice Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:20 p.m.,...
View ArticleRobinson: Little allegiance to tax pledge
Robinson: Little allegiance to tax pledge Maybe the fever is breaking. Maybe the delirium is lifting. Maybe Republicans are finally asking themselves: What were we thinking when we put an absurdly...
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