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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1997
Page
4
Opinion pieces argue the nation honors dead veterans with monuments while veterans who served survive often face bureaucratic barriers to benefits. A columnist urges immediate federal spending cuts to balance the budget by 2002, stressing reduced government reach and spending as a core aim.
The essay critiques conservative opposition to a chemical weapons treaty, arguing the issue is a political litmus test for Trent Lott rather than a substantive policy debate. It notes broad support across parties, warns against moral posturing, and stresses that US ratification would preserve legitimacy and deter future threats.
The piece examines President Clinton's stance on church speech and a 1996 anti lobbying directive affecting military chaplains. Father Vincent Rigdon and others sue to overturn the gag order arguing it infringes free exercise and free speech. Judge Stanley Sporkin rules the regulation interferes with constitutional rights. The case highlights political backlash over abortion and the administration’s defense of religious liberty in the armed forces.
The piece argues against protectionist claims that NAFTA destroys jobs, noting official data show auto workers rose from 833,000 to 950,000 post adoption. It cites Mexico's growing demand for US cars, rising exports, and broader trade benefits, with figures on vehicle imports and trade deficits tied to economic growth and consumer choice. Anita Sheth and Leah Braesch are affiliated with Citizens for a Sound Economy Foundation.
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