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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2000
Page
4
Editorial argues the U S Senate will be exactly split 50 50 with Republicans in nominal control and Democrats wielding a filibuster. It weighs how tie votes by Vice President, power over committees, and aging GOP senators affect governance and the need for cross party cooperation.
The panic over mad cow disease expands across Europe as France reports over 100 sick cows, Spain and Germany confirm infected cattle, and some nations continue using feed containing ground animal parts. Officials promise safeguards while shoppers worry about meat safety and inspections.
The notice lists Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor, Desi Myers as Advertising Director, James R. Bennett Jr. as System Manager, and J. David Boyd in the newsroom leadership lineup. The brief confirms personnel roles within the publication.
The piece argues fairness is in the eye of the beholder with Democrats favoring counting all votes while Republicans insist on the rules. It cautions altering rules after votes and warns of undercutting democratic rule if courts rewrite election standards.
A columnist argues that fourth through eighth grade education shows systemic gaps. He cites inflated SAT comparisons, assesses middle school grouping, and urges focus on rigorous math and science while listening to teachers in the trenches. He urges a fresh look at middle school mandates and scope.
The piece argues that economists debate a looming recession and whether a soft or hard landing will occur. It notes mass psychology, consumer spending weakness, and then proposes a pre emptive policy mix of early 2001 tax cuts and Fed rate cuts as possible antidotes to avert a downturn.
The Aiken Standard invites brief signed letters with mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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