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Letter from Gerry Welch

Politicians Are Beating the Drum

Again the drumming of politicians promising the moon. Lowering taxes, attacking crime, public work projects, offering handouts! What is needed: Refine existing programs, reduce waste and stop making promises that can’t be kept. They should offer to shore up our Social Security system.

Gerry Welch
Cooperstown

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