Israeli leader denounces Arafat after Mahane Yehuda blasts
Netanyahu condemns Yasser Arafat for not halting Hamas and Islamic Holy War groups after two deadly bombings in Jerusalem. Peace talks resume within days as casualties climb past a dozen with over 130 deaths noted in three years of violence.
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Yasser Arafat
Jerusalem
Benjamin Netanyahu
Fumed
Hamas
David Levy
Mahane Yehuda
Israel
Palestinian Authority
Mormons retrace 1847 1869 trek in Utah re-enactment
The Salt Lake Valley journey, taken by about 10 000 participants, retraces Brigham Young era routes from Omaha beginning in April. Elders call the event an adventure in spirituality highlighting hardships and persecution faced by early settlers and the growth of a 10 million strong faith community.
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Utah
Brigham Young
Omaha
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS
Salt Lake Valley
Gephardt Struggles With Left Flank Over Budget Deal
House Democrat Dick Gephardt challenges the Clinton White House on the budget package arguing it favors higher earners and could threaten future Medicare protections. He stresses fairness for working class voters while weighing political risks ahead of 2000.
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White House
Clinton
Ted Kennedy
Charles Rangel
House
Ways and Means Committee
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Gephardt
St. Louis
Geonarat
al Gore
Dick Gephardt
Gore
Bill Bradley
Bob Kerrey
House of Representatives
Congress
Budget deal sparks jubilee in Washington amid tax cuts
The piece lampoons a 1998 budget agreement as a happiness machine delivering heavy tax cuts while delaying hard spending cuts. It notes Clinton and Newt Gingrich’s roles, praise from some lawmakers, and critics who warn benefits skew to the wealthy. It references Rose Garden celebrations and future political fireworks.
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Mets
JD. Hayworth
R-Ariz
Bill Clinton
Pols
Santa Claus
Neiman-Marcus
Congress
Clinton
Ronald Reagan
Newt Gingrich
Newt
John Kasich
Ohio
Tom DeLay
Texas
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Tarrmess
Bill
Michael Jordan
Ginrich
Joe Moakley
D-Mass
Reagan
Marcy Kaptur
Jim McDermott
Hamptons
Silicon Valley
Steve Forbes
House
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Rose Garden
Gephardt
Capitol Steps
Gore
Quayle
Letter argues against broad sales tax hikes in North Augusta
The writer supports Mayor Lark Jones on curbing taxes but urges exempting essentials like food clothing medical supplies and school items from sales tax. They warn regressive taxes hit low income families hardest and advocate funding local improvements without overburdening the least able to pay.
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North Augusta
Lark Jones
Aiken Standard
Legislator pay sparks critique from Aiken Standard
Critics accuse the Aiken Standard of bias while detailing lawmakers pay and perks. They cite a $12 000 house and senate raise, total annual pay near 35 000, and retirement terms favoring legislators over teachers and county staff.
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Senate
General Assembly Retirement Fund
GARF
County Council
Council
Aiken
Carl Langley
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to the Editor
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor. Include writer signature, mailing address, daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorialascape net.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Editoriala
Scescape.net
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