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I'm hoping more people will seek care sooner in the course of their illness, and come to us not quite as ill.
Health care law has supporters, detractors in North Country
Canton, NY, Jun 29, 2012 — The U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the national health insurance law is drawing mixed opinions in the North Country. Julie Grant spoke with health care providers, politicians and others in the region. Go to full article
Federal government targets North Country tax protester
Apr 13, 2007 — The deadline for filing state and federal income taxes hits next Tuesday. It's a day that millions of Americans dread. Around the country, a small group of tax protestors claim that the collection of income taxes is illegal and violate the U.S. Constitution. One of their leaders, Robert Schulz, lives in Queensbury and runs an organization called "We the People." Critics say Schultz's arguments amount to little more than an urban myth. But according to the Federal government, thousands of people have been misled by Schultz's amateur tax advice at a cost to the treasury of more than 20 million dollars. As Brian Mann reports, the Justice Department is now suing Schultz in an effort to end what they call a "tax scam." Go to full article
Tupper Powerline Spurs Constitutional Change
Jun 22, 2006 — Time is running out in Albany on a plan to amend New York's constitution to allow a new power line to follow Rt. 56 through the northern Adirondacks. Martha Foley has more. Go to full article
Constitutionality of Gambling Law Challenged
Jan 30, 2002 — An anti-gambling coalition has filed a lawsuit challenging a bill passed by the legislature last fall that legalized several forms of gambling. From Albany, Karen Dewitt has more on the story. Go to full article
People: Assemblywoman Betty Little, Active Duty Parent
Oct 16, 2001 — Brian Mann talks with Assemblywoman Betty Little. Her son is a navy pilot aboard the aircraft carrier Constitution. Go to full article
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