Clinton appoints son of Chinese immigrants as assistant attorney general
President Clinton announces the nomination of Bill Lan Lee 48 a former NAACP Legal Defense Fund lawyer for civil rights. Republicans block his Senate confirmation citing disagreement over affirmative action. The Kyoto treaty seeks binding greenhouse gas limits but omits obligations for underdeveloped nations. FDA approves irradiation of beef to kill germs while preserving taste and nutrition.
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First Dog Buddy White House Name Sparks Buzz
The new White House dog Buddy, a Labrador retriever at 3 months, drew public excitement as supporters debated nickname ideas and the president joked about the press conference. Reporters noted Buddy’s polite obedience and the high interest in presidential pet lore.
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State of the Union dog hints from Washington columnist
Washington columnist Sandy Grady suggests playful jests about a presidential dog acting as political watchdog. The piece pokes fun at political figures and the dangers of missteps while imagining the dog as a reluctant ally in a tense federal scene.
David Boyd the tech hero behind Aiken computers
A profile of David Boyd, longtime systems manager at the Aiken Standard, detailing his work across Macintoshes and PCs, his role in keeping news and ad systems running, and his community and astronomy interests.
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Secretary Pefia Praises Savannah River Site Visit and Community Support
Secretary Federico Pefia wrapped a two day tour of Savannah River Site and nearby Aiken and Augusta praising the strong civic backing. He joined Ruth Patrick for a groundbreaking at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center and discussed SRS as a future site for a tritium accelerator and a mixed oxide fuel plant while reaffirming support from Georgia and South Carolina leaders.
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Letters question school funding and per student spending
The writer challenges figures from Dr Eldridge Dr Bradley and Steve Lenzo on Aiken County Public Schools spending. They calculate 1996 97 budget 137 509 534 with 25 286 students to claim 51438 per student and question where 32618940 goes and note state median 4190 while claiming 4100.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29002 or email editorial@scescape.net.
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