Clinton appoints Bill Lan Lee to civil rights post
The article lauds President Clinton's Monday decision to appoint Bill Lan Lee as acting assistant attorney general for civil rights, praising political courage and alignment with American ideals. A New York Times CBS News poll is cited, suggesting Americans favor diversity goals but oppose extreme affirmative action methods.
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Akron
Ohio
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New York Times
CBS News
West Virginia Board Bans 17 Books From High School List
The Jackson County Board of Education removes 17 titles including The Color Purple and Temple of My Familiar from an accelerated reading program citing profanity and perceived violence. The move sparks concern that officials restrict readers and undermine First Amendment principles.
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Jackson County
Charleston
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Daily Mail
Voting age debate sparks talk of raising to 31
David Boldt argues against increasing the voting age to 31 while highlighting civic education efforts. He cites low turnout among under 30s, Pew findings on political knowledge, and suggests programs like Constitution Works as a better focus than a big legal change.
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Neil Oxman
Pew Research Center For
Clinton rules mean cutting corners at Arlington
Washington claims the Clinton administration pressured for waivers to bury Larry Lawrence at Arlington National Cemetery, citing fabrications about his service and education. The piece alleges lax vetting, calls the moves political, and notes missing records complicating verification.
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Larry Lawrence
Switzerland
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America
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Astration
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Terry Everett
Veterans Affairs
Defense
William Cohen
Madeleine Albright
Everett
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Army
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White House
Letters to the editor oppose video poker and tax moves in Aiken
In this letter, residents challenge state leaders over video poker revenue and a 40 million dollar question on last year’s earnings. They argue taxes should go to schools and roads, critique salary raises and the Georgia employment claim, and question the attorney general’s ruling on poker machines while calling for local governance clarity. The writer notes Aiken County’s vote to eliminate poker machines and urges scrutiny of the county salary actions and the Aiken Standard’s stance.
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David Beasley
Beasley
5RS
Aiken County
Bridgestone
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Mr. Beasley
Yoker
South Carolina
Georgia
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Ms Pike
Ameri
S.C
The Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial naerana m.
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