South Carolina Health Rankings Put State At 48th In Nation
Editorial notes South Carolina ranks 48th in national health as per the America's Health Rankings report. It highlights obesity at 29 percent, high violent crime, low high school graduation, lack of health insurance, and poverty among children, urging state leaders and residents to improve public health funding and outcomes.
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United Health Foundation
American Public Health Association
Partnership For Prevention
Palmetto State
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles
A list of staff positions and contact emails for the Aiken Standard including Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor, Arthur T. Zappa as director, Elen C. Priest as business manager, Phillip Yates as production director, Scot Newcoma as circulation director, and J. David Boyd as systems manager.
Demos and Letters Stir Debate Over Iraq WMDs
The letter mentions contrasting views on Iraq WMDs and impeachment, cites Joaquin Godoy, Colin Powell testimony, and a 1998 Liberation Act, arguing Democrats misstate facts. It critiques political rhetoric and urges adherence to asserted historical truths about Saddam Hussein's program.
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Colin Powell
Iraq
Bill Clinton
U.S
Letters 10 The Editor Warn of WMD Threats and Sanctions
The text quotes former President Clinton and lawmakers urging action against Iraq over weapons of mass destruction. Senators Levin Daschle Kerry emphasize threats to international peace, energy supplies, and UN credibility, while Rep Pelosi notes proliferation and mockery of inspections.
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Iraq
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John Kerry
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Gulf
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On-Star failure during interstate emergency near Florence
Linda Baker of Alken describes an On-Star emergency failure while traveling on Interstate 20 near Florence Darlington. She pressed the On-Star button but received no response until a passerby helped, then On-Star blamed user inactivity and cited a nonstandard policy about periodic use.
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Metro Area
Linda Baker Alken
Left emboldened by victories, far left rising in politics
A column attacks the far left and secular progressive movement after Democrat wins. It cites San Francisco ROTC ban, Massachusetts gay marriage petition, Vermont praise of Judge Cashman, and vows of Pelosi leadership. The piece slams military opposition, calls for broader liberal social reforms, and questions constitutional rights.
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Gates nomination framed as independent thinker for Iraq policy
Sen Edward Kennedy lauds Robert Gates for independent, candid advice to the president on Iraq. French Foreign Minister Douste Blazy says Iran will face UN sanctions over its nuclear program. Undersheriff Brian Anderson discusses the search for James Kim in Oregon's snowy mountains as his family remains stranded.
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Iran
U.N
Josephine County
Oregon
Brian Anderson
James Kim
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