Editorial
Honor Mothers On Their Special Day
      This coming Sunday, May 11, is the day when Americans pay homage to the one woman who made them what they are today- their mothers. This Mother's Day is especially significant when we consider that it was 100 years ago almost to the day that Mother's Day was first celebrated anywhere in the United...
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Need New Strategy
      To The Editor: Threats to the security of the world arise from Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Each and [the] others have a segment of their population so radicalized that they willingly blow themselves up in the name of Islam. This group has interpreted the Koran [as...
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McCain Is His Man
      To The Editor: Arizona Senator John McCain's 2008 Straight Talk Express has left the station and may take him to the White House as our next President. Senator McCain is not your typical stereotypical Republican. He is a profile in courage and an authentic American war hero, having served his co...
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Land Use Rally Set
      To The Editor: The Queens Civic Congress, an umbrella organization that represents some 100 civic and community associations throughout Queens County, is planning a rally in front of Queens Borough Hall (120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens) on Monday, May 12, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Wants Action On Schools
      To The Editor: I hope that everyone involved with our public schools has enjoyed the "Spring Break" with their children and families. It is presently time for a clarion call to action.
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Op- Ed
Stop Fraudulent Contractors From Fleecing Government
BY CONGRESSMEMBER CAROLYN B. MALONEY
      Like millions of American taxpayers, I detest government fraud and waste. The United States is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, spending more than $419 billion on procurement awards in 2006 alone. Unfortunately, fraudulent contractors for many years have found the federal ...
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