Senate urged to grant Bush enhanced trade authority
The Orlando Sentinel argues the Senate should restore presidential trade authority to President George W. Bush to negotiate and submit trade agreements within 90 days. The measure would support a hemisphere wide free trade goal by 2005 and aid Florida’s economy, with Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia gaining trade preferences crucial to counter drug trafficking and terrorism.
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Bush
US Senate
George W. Bush
Congress
Bill Clinton
Florida
Latin America
Colombia
Senate
Orlando Sentinel
Fla
Supreme Court faulted for limiting child porn ban ruling
El Paso writes that the Supreme Court erred in protecting virtual images of children under free speech. The author urges Kennedy’s majority to uphold the federal ban on computer generated sexual images of minors, arguing the First Amendment should not shield such material as it creates no victims yet harms society.
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Supreme Court
Anthony Kennedy
Kennedy
High Court
Allen Standard staff listing page features key editors
The document highlights personnel at the Allen Standard including Scott B. Hunter as Editor, Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director, Art Zappa Business Manager, Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor, Timothy E. O Briant Production Director, Phillip Yates Circulation Director, Deborah Dyches Systems Manager, J David Boyd Customer Service Manager, and Letitia Jefferson.
Readers urge focus on issues not attacks in senate race
In Warrenville letters, a voter backs Sen. Moore and Sen. Ryberg as honorable men while urging candidates for magistrate to be judged on qualifications. The writer defends the governor's privilege in choosing a qualified appointee, notes legal uncertainty, and stresses truthfulness and accountability in public decisions. The piece argues voters must question officials and speak out when actions harm them.
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Tommy Moore
Greg Ryberg
Sen. Ryberg
Sen. Moore
Senate
Charlie Condon
Gov. Hodges
Jimmy Byrnes
Ben Tillman
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
Tommy
Greg
Hodges
U. S
Vause
Warrenville
Ac Nua Pranses
Conservative Tax Reform Talk Provokes Voter Scrutiny
The piece critiques South Carolina politicians Peeler Condon and Miles for proposing to abolish the property tax in favor of volatile sales taxes. It warns that local services from schools to police, fire protection, and infrastructure depend on steady revenue. It argues for a responsible, conservative approach and warns against rash shifts in tax policy.
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South Carolina
Charlie Condon
Bob Peeler
Jim Miles
Peeler
Condon
Miles
Charlie
Bob
Jim
Ryberg’s steadfast views shape Aiken magistrate talks
A citizen letter argues Ryberg’s consistent Senate stance on credentials informs magistrate selection in Aiken County. The writer faults Senator Moore as flouting laws he supported and endorses Ryberg as a prudent, steadfast public servant who would also excel as treasurer.
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YOUF
Aiken County
Sen. Moore
Sen. Ryberg
Buddy Deacon
Flyball Seminar Highlighted by Aiken Standard Coverage
Aikenflyball participants thank the Aiken Standard for April 20 seminar coverage. Special appreciation to Sandy NeSmith for accurate reporting and Ginny Southworth for photography. Hobbs the Jack Russell Terrier ranks in the top 40 flyball dogs nationwide, with over 45 000 points earned. The note hopes for a local flyball team and another strong Hobbs.
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Aiken
Sandy NeSmith
Ginny Southworth
Jack Russell
Hobbs
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard outlines how readers may send letters to the editor via postal mail at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or via email at AikenStandard com and a fax number 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Iwallaceaikenstandard.com
Hughes Departs West Wing Amid Balancing Act Of Power
In a Washington context piece, Karen Hughes leaves the White House after 15 months to focus on family, amid scrutiny of women balancing careers and home life. The column notes the Oval Office access, the presidency’s pull, and compares male and female exits in politics. Hughes cites desire to raise an at home teenage son as key.
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West Wing
White House
Bill Clinton
Jed Bartlet
Charlie Young
Washington
Karen P. Hughes
Texas
Oval Office
Hughes
Tony
Karl Rove
Texas Troika
Bush
DeeDee ‘Myers
Karen Hughes
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el Paso
Tim
Allen Standard
Letitia Jefferson
Ates Gllancey
Las Vegas
Ryberg
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