Family leave bill seen as burden on employers
Our View argues the Senate backed family leave would cost employers between 600 million and 7.9 billion yearly and would be vetoed by President Bush. It contends most firms already offer leave, and mandates would force cost cuts elsewhere, hurting business more than workers.
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Goatman folklore and travel writings spark book project
A veteran researcher details decades of Goatman folklore across 49 states with photos and interviews, aiming to publish a book this fall. He seeks memories, stories, and postcards from readers who met the Goatman, hoping to clarify rumors about his death and wealth. The letter also discusses Yugoslav tensions and criticism of White House reactions to Serbia’s alleged camps.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Ai ken Standard invites signed letters with the writer s mailing address. Submissions should be legible and preferably typewritten. Brief, to the point letters are preferred and all letters are subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Letters Urge Action on Global Genocide and Elections
Readers call for urgent response to Muslim, Bosnian, and Croation suffering amid genocide, urging letters to editor before August 18 and discussion of policy moves. They criticize sanctions and urge pressure on government to act, writing to elected officials to demand real intervention.
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Balkans War Debate Highlights Bush Clinton Contrast
Opinion piece argues the Balkans crisis shows Bush’s caution versus Clinton’s impatience for action. It praises Bush for thinking it out carefully while criticizing Clinton’s desire for quick bombing. The column endorses Bush’s measured approach and criticizes aggressive posturing.
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Sizing Up Clinton's Running Mate in the Midwest Tour
The piece argues Gore's joint campaigning with Clinton boosts his visibility as a future No. 2. It contrasts Gore with Quayle, noting Gore’s strong onstage presence and potential to symbolize a younger generation, while Bush and Quayle rarely share equal billing. Gore’s role may shift to smaller states as Clinton targets major electoral-vote states.
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Abortion debate off the clock for aging readers
A senior citizen writer rails at the abortion controversy and media discourse while celebrating gardening, reading, and dog walks. He mocks activist groups WHODAT SHONUF and pro and anti abortion camps, praises mature reason, and ends with a defiant call to readers to affirm his stance.
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