Clinton visit helps restart Northern Ireland peace talks
The first sitting US president visits Northern Ireland and helps Britain and Ireland agree to all-party peace talks 15 months after a cease-fire. Separately, a major hurdle remains finding thousands of weapons in militia hands amid Protestant concerns.
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Sacramento
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Two Environmental Milestones Face Congressional Attack
The article notes the 25th anniversary of the Clean Air Act of 1970 and the fifth anniversary of the Clean Air Amendments of 1990 as pivotal environmental laws. It argues these measures have advanced cleaner air but now face opposition from polluters and allies in Congress, citing growth in GDP, population, and vehicle fleet.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing addresses at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 in Aiken 29802. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and delivery inquiries run 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends. Switchboard and fax numbers listed. editors and publisher contact details included.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
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South Carolina Eyes Raising Driving Age to Sixteen
The South Carolina General Assembly may push a bill in January to raise the driving age to 16. Proponents cite lower collision risk and potential savings, while critics question the supporting statistics from the Department of Public Safety.
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South Carolina General Assembly
South Carolina
Prisons to Allow Privately Funded College Classes
Gov Beasley and prisons director Michael Moore plan to permit privately funded college courses in South Carolina prisons. Moore aimed to boost literacy among inmates, prioritizing reading and writing, while acknowledging the need for broader education beyond basic math. The Sun News notes reading as foundational to life skills.
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Michael Moore
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Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Lexington County drug busts and civil rights probe
The Justice Department may review two 1992 drug busts by Lexington County narcotics deputies amid allegations of civil rights violations by Sheriff James Metts aides. Two lawsuits accuse deputies of planting drugs to spur arrests, prompting federal scrutiny.
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Medicare Reform Fights Blur Real Health Care Changes
Rhetorical fights in Washington mask major shifts in Medicare and Medi care policy. Congress and the White House face premium hikes for Part B as part of a budget balance effort. The plan would keep Part B costs frozen at 31.5 percent of expenses, raising monthly payments to $54 next year and about $87 by 2002.
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Congress
White House
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Political debate on Medicare choice and savings plan
A political critique argues the GOP plan expands elderly choice through private managed care vouchers and high deductible options, while claiming only a tenth of $270 billion in seven year savings. It notes large cuts to doctors and hospitals, with Illinois hospitals facing $3 billion less revenue.
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McDonald’s Whiskey Road Delivers Toy After Mixup
A parent recounts a drive through mishap at McDonald’s with a missing toy in a Happy Meal. After calling to report the error, the Whiskey Road location delivered the lost toy and an ice cream cup within ten minutes, earning praise for customer care and turning a complaint into a cheer for the brand.
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