Aiken Welcomes New Postmaster Don Delaney
Our View praises Don Delaney the newly installed postmaster in Aiken for her or his commitment to improving service and listening to criticism while noting strong local staff. The piece urges better automation and machine maintenance especially on weekends and holidays and attributes systemic issues to long standing government bureaucracy.
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Education overhaul seeks nationwide testing and school choices
President unveils a plan to raise school accountability through national testing for schools and children, expand parental choice, and create experimental schools while boosting adult education and social services. Critics warn reform hinges on restoring social funding, as political battles threaten implementation. Alexander taps David Kearns and Diane Ravitch to lead educational reform efforts.
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David T. Kearns
Xerox Corp
Diane Ravitch
Alexander
University of Tennessee
Kearns
Quagmire written all over it after Gulf War
The piece argues the postwar Iraq and Gulf region outcomes show a quagmire after the war. It critiques U.S. policy, highlights Kurdish and Shiite casualties, refugees, and the Kuwait aftermath. It warns the war may entrench instability and moral costs amid a broader world order debate.
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Bush Seeks Victory Parade for Education Amid Apathy
President George Bush calls for a national education strategy to transform schools with models, tests, and merit pay, but critics doubt the plan's funding and effectiveness. Lamar Alexander praised as a peacetime general, while skeptics warn of rhetoric over results.
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Older Ameri cans Freedom to Work Act gains steam in Congress
The piece argues to end the Social Security earnings test for older workers led by Rep. Dennis Hastert with 231 co sponsors. It cites the NCPA claim the rule costs over 15 billion yearly in lost productivity and notes changes allowing 65 to 69 year olds to earn more before benefits cut. It Forecasts a May hearing on the issue.
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