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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1997

Page

4

Notable quotes span politics and tragedy across nations

A collection of brief remarks covers figures from Oklahoma, Florida, Connecticut and beyond. Subjects include reactions to the State of the Union, investor losses, election law enforcement, court tactics in high-profile trials, the Challenger disaster, American manufacturing, capital punishment debates, Kevorkian cases, education policy, and a former NC official facing tax evasion penalties.

Watts Echoes Clinton in State of the Union Response

Watts, Oklahoma Republican and 1994 Gingrich wave member, delivered the out party response to President Clinton. He urged bipartisanship and reform while praising Clinton’s balance of reform and new Democratic tones. The speech echoed Clinton on key themes, underscoring moves away from liberal GOP targets and offering no stark contrast.

Oklahoma J. Watts State of the Union Washington J.W. Watts Watts Congress GOP Senate Bob Dole Dole Newt Gingrich Clinton Main Street America

South Carolina welfare reform and flag debate in legislature

The piece covers South Carolina welfare reform, noting early 3000 children cut from welfare due to job interview issues and public concern over child welfare. It contrasts legislative priorities, highlighting highway improvements and education tech, while urging continued welfare reform to help children. It also notes the Confederate flag referendum approach and a Citadel hazing probe delaying reports, with calls for public disclosure.

South Carolina Beasley Department of Social Services House Florence

Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Details

Location 326 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 list office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and subscription line 649 5315. Delivers by 5 pm weekdays and 7 am weekends. Circulation hours 5 90 pm to 7 30 pm weekdays 7 am to 11 am weekends. Switchboard 648 2311. Story ideas editors and publisher contact 648 2311 for Scott B Hunter.

Rutland Drive P.O Aiken Aiken Standard Scott B. Hunter

Immigrant costs and policy concerns cited in letter

A letter to Congressman Lindsey Graham argues immigrants cost taxpayers billions annually and affect English use, social programs, crime, and sectors like education and housing. It claims 1996 SSI and Medicare benefits to non-citizens are high, with data from Immigration Watch and figures on welfare, crime, and population growth.

Lindsey Graham America Social Security Medicare Social Security Administration Washington American Immigration Control N.C Robert H.G. Golsborough John Vinson Immigration Watch M.C

Alken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor

We invite brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters are subject to editing and condensing. Address to Letters to the editorial esc a pe ne.

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