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Letters

December 19, 2003

The cost of police brutality In the Dec. 6 PWW, Tim Wheeler lists several valid reasons why cities and states face large budget deficits. He does not mention one important reason: the huge financial settlements cities...

Editorials

December 19, 2003

A year of struggle The year 2003 ended as it began with the Bush administration and Republican-controlled Congress lavishing more tax breaks and giveaways on the rich. They approved a prescription drug scam that will pour...

Raising spirits and funds from coast to coast

December 19, 2003

From one end of the country to the other, readers of the People’s Weekly World/Nuestro Mundo have come together to show their support for this newspaper. Over waffles, pancakes, buffet dinners and more, they’ve honored local...

Medicare reform a threat to women

December 19, 2003 By Annie Fox

The Bush administration, the right wing of the Republican Party, and the health insurance industry have achieved a remarkable feat – the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is a major threat to...

Pennsylvanians demand school funding

December 19, 2003

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Protesters organized by Good Schools Pennsylvania lined the steps of the Capitol Rotunda here Dec. 9 with a strong message for the State Senate: “Pass an education budget that greatly increases funding for...