Reagan’s tax cut policy the model for Japan
The piece argues Reagan’s 1980s tax cut and deregulation mix spurred growth after monetary easing and suggests Japan could copy the approach as it unveils a tax policy package next month. It critiques reliance on monetary policy alone and notes Kyoto climate talks and Clinton’s middle ground on regulation.
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Tokyo
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Houston Chronicle
Reno and Freeh clash over Clinton campaign inquiry
Janet Reno stands firm amid harsh White House, Congress, and FBI opposition over how to handle the campaign finance scandal. Louie Freeh pushes for an outside attorney. Reno insists on present evidence and internal probes, signaling a possible 1998 resignation and deep rift in U.S. law enforcement leadership.
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Dan Burton
R-Ind
Mr. Clean
Chuck Grassley
Alowa
Red Thompson
R-Tenn
Clinton & Co
Clinton
Waco
Ruby Ridge
China
Louie
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Henry Hyde
Investment in Our Students Brightens Aiken County
A column praising USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College for fostering student involvement through SIFE projects. It highlights advisor roles, team members including Galina Kalcheva from Bulgaria and Frescia Johnson from Peru, and the group’s regional and national ambitions. It notes efforts like Make A Difference Day and Reading for low income families, with focus on Life team projects at Midland Valley High School and Aiken Mall under the theme College for Life.
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Aiken County
Bob Alexander
USC Aiken
Kathy Noble
Aiken Technical College
Marsha
Bill Sneipurn
SIFE
Students In Free Enterprise
Michael Roberson
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Chris Stovall
Wal-Mart
Atlanta
Kansas City
Aiken's Makin
DSS
Schofield Middle School
Midland Valley High School
Aiken Mall
College For Life
Galina
Bulgaria
United States
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Rotary
Galvna
Election of mayor pro tem debated as fair process
A letter questions the seniority based nomination for mayor pro tem in Aiken City Council arguing true fairness rests on choosing the most capable person. It suggests the role requires leadership, experience, and negotiation skills and warns against appointing by vanity or length of service.
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Aiken
Gibbons Urged to Create Designated Shopper for Holidays
Readers mock a proposed system for Michael Gibbons to have a designated shopper with unlimited credit and exempt status to handle holiday gifts. The letter envisions a special exemption list and full discretion over gifting, claiming it would reduce refunds and sleepless nights.
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Michael Gibbons
Christ
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor Address
Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 29802. Or send email to editorial@scescape.net for correspondence and publication eligibility.
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