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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1995
Page
4
The article argues that liberals misjudge welfare by assuming temporary aid and minimal abuse. It cites AFDC as the nation’s largest program, noting 4.7 million families average six years on welfare and urging evidence to back slow spending growth despite concerns for children.
An Orange County Register editorial argues against a proposed constitutional amendment allowing Congress or states to ban flag desecration. It defends freedom of speech and private property rights, asserting the flag symbolizes liberty and warning that government control would undermine that liberty.
Local notice lists location at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with hours Monday to Sunday and subscription requests by phone 6495315 or 6495316. Switchboard and fax numbers are provided plus contacts for story ideas and publisher Scott B Hunter at 6482311.
The piece surveys the Medicaid funding fight in Washington with Clinton opposing GOP plans to curb costs and shift responsibilities to states. It notes rising Medicaid costs, the contested savings targets, and questions whether states can manage 50 distinct programs under looser federal controls while protecting vulnerable groups.
The article argues states can expand Medicaid coverage more effectively than Washington, with block grants. It notes Republicans demand coverage for poor children and pregnant women but seek to sever welfare links, while current policies fund many nursing home bills. It discusses asset hiding and transfers to qualify for Medicaid nursing home care.
Bosnian ambassador Sven Alcalaj urges a one year NATO peacekeeping pause with arms and training guided by third countries to build a unified state. He argues Western aid, disarmament talks, and gradual Bosnian integration can prevent renewed fighting and avoid long term U.S. troop deployment.
Larry Murphy Bath warns that Attorney General Charlie Condon promotes a cost reducing plan to house criminals in state facilities, shifting burden from counties to Columbia and risking unfunded local costs and broken prior agreements about pre release centers.
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