Fetus bill approved by House debates crime and abortion law
The House passed a measure by 252 to 172 to make harming a fetus a federal crime. Supporters call it a crime against unborn victims while opponents see it as a backdoor Roe v Wade challenge. The bill targets crimes under federal jurisdiction and awaits Senate action.
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D-Mich
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America
Aitken Standard Publisher Manager Team Named
Jeffrey B. Wallace is listed as publisher with Ellen C. Priest as manager and Timothy E. O Briant and J. David Boyd named in leadership roles at the Aitken Standard.
Sane Debate or Silly Satire on Death Penalty
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist argues against Amnesty International and a Texas moratorium on capital punishment. He defends executions as free, voluntary, and just for heinous murderers like McVeigh, criticizing anti death penalty activists and lawmakers. He labels moratorium advocates as dupes trying to halt justice.
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Timothy McVeigh
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McVeigh
Oklahoma City
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Our people and their lives reflect our community
A reflective piece describes Aiken Standard staff and their lives beyond work. It names many workers, from sales to reporting, and notes their hobbies, families, and local ties across Aiken and nearby towns. The piece ends inviting readers to share contact info and engage with the paper. It emphasizes that staff are no different from readers and that work and life balance matter.
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Don Law
Judy Randall
Gene Porter
Bill Bengtson
IRS
Braves
New York
Letter critiques sheriff over Refuse to be a Victim program
The letter writer questions Mrs. Lorin Ross's claims about law enforcement condemning the NRA and praises Sheriff Sellers for promoting public safety programs. The piece cites NRA history in firearms safety education, the Eddie Eagle program, and the National Instant Background Check, arguing the program is nonpropagandistic and beneficial. Also includes a reader's positive note about an Aiken Golf Club winter membership experience.
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Lorin Ross
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National Rifle Association
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South Carolina
Maryland
Eddie Eagle
FBI
Congress
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Sellers
Allen W. Kirchner Aiken
Aiken Golf Club
Golf Cource
The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the Editor and notes all letters may be edited and condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace duesouth.net and fax to 803 648 6052.
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