Editorial on US bombing of Iraq and Saddam’s stance
The piece imagines US rockets against Iraq over Saddam Hussein's defiance. It weighs civilian casualties and global opinion, noting Saddam’s likely survival, potential UN inspector refusals, and mixed reactions from Arab states. It questions ground troop choices, political distraction from Lewinsky, and the need for allied commitment before any attack.
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United States
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
CNN
United Nations
Kuwait
Clinton
Lewinsky
Saudi Arabia
Russia
Clinton budget hinges on imagined tobacco settlement
The Raleigh News & Observer notes President Clinton faces risk in proposing a budget built on anticipated tobacco revenues. The plan earmarks billions for health research and education, while questions linger over a potential 368.5 billion settlement over 25 years and its public interest. Critics urge not tying core programs to an uncertain deal.
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Clinton
Raleigh
News & Observer
Privatize our Social Security analysis of Clinton plan
Opinion column accuses President Clinton of delaying real Social Security reform by proposing budget surpluses held in reserve. It argues the plan is a ruse, highlighting underfunding, low returns, and regressive effects on low income workers, urging privatization as the only effective reform.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
Congress
Clinton
Grandma
Grandpa
William Beach
Gareth Davis
The
Heritage Foundation
Feldstein
Love is the key to life not a cruel joke
Aiken First Baptist Church pastor reflects on Valentine’s Day teaching love as life’s central force. He uses stories of Footless Frankie and Chad to illustrate quick judgments and selfless giving, urging readers to express affection despite not receiving in return.
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Frankie
Karl Menniger
Dale Galloway
Chad
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Aiken airport spending analyzed for 2 million upgrades
Aiken pilot James Butler argues for a cost benefit review of a 2 million plan to install an ILS precision approach at Aiken Airport. He notes potential savings from reduced diversions to Bush Field and expects GPS precision approaches to render ILS obsolete within years. He questions terminal expansion and favors safety upgrades and better weather reporting.
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Aiken
Augusta
James Butler Aiken
Aiken County notes and comments on local issues
Supports Lonnie McCarthy at the Aiken County Detention Center praises his administration since October. The letter voices concern about PASS through the state Senate, urging opposition to mandated home visits by parent educators under Goals 2000, warning of costs and government intrusion. Local officials named for continued work are listed.
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Lonnie McCarthy
Aiken County Detention Center
McCarthy
Aiken County
Ronnie Young
Susan Gidtings
Joel Randall
James Baggott
Eddie Butler
LaVanna McKenzie
Rick Osbon
Willar Hightower
Kathy Rawls
Dawn Jackson
Aiken
Alan Simpson
Senate
Mark F. Gibson
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Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen C. Priest
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Martin Feldstein
National Bureau of Economic Research
Social Securit
Rico Stoccoveh
Fred W. Andrea III
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