Clinton pardon of fugitive Rich sparks ongoing scrutiny
An op-ed by Bill Clinton defending his Rich pardon draws critique over merits and timing. The piece mentions tax unpaid, Iran-related trading, citizenship renunciation, and Hillary Clinton campaign ties. Critics wonder about Israeli pressure and potential quid pro quo while calling for further disclosure and congressional questioning.
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White House
Marc Rich
Pincus Green
New York Times
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Iran
United States
Switzerland
Hillary Clinton
Senate
Denise
Israel
Clinton White House
Allen Standard Ubsher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeff Wallace
Editorial staff listings show Scott B Hunter as editor and Jeffrey B Wallace as business manager with Ellen Priest handling managing editor duties and Timothy E O Briant and J David Boyd in systems management roles.
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Ubsher Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen
Priest
Norton Wins Senate Support for Pragmatic Environmentalism
The environmentalists mounted pressure against Gale Norton but she won Senate confirmation 475-24. Norton framed herself as a practical conservative and conservationist, advocating market approaches and local input. She urged flexible use of land, revenue reinvestment, and incentives for private landowners to conserve habitats.
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Reagan
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Clinton
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Yellowstone
Alaska
New Zealand
Australia
Aldo Leopold
Should the little children read them in church
A Boston Mass tale of Jenny Richardson a 5 year old with celiac disease who cannot take wheat wafers for Holy Communion. Her family finds a Methodist church that offers a wheat substitute while Catholic and Lutheran teachings rely on Aristotelian transubstantiation. The piece argues faiths must balance doctrine with pastoral care and child inclusion.
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Natick
Mass
Jesus
Aristotle
Jenny
Archdiocese of Boston
Boston
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Christ
Families of Bakers' Sons Mourn Slain at Sonic Robbery
A Barnwell letter from John T Brewer Sr and family condemns hatred while honoring Joshua Brewer and A J Stilt two young men killed during a Sonic restaurant holdup in October. They urge swift justice, mercy, and strength for loved ones left behind. The note names several Brewer relatives and reflects faith amid tragedy.
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John T. Brewer
Janet M. Brewer
John . Brewer
Jenny E. Brewer
Holly C. Brewer
Lori A. Brewer
Jacob L. Brewer
Joseph 5
Jeannie Still
Missy Still
Frankie Still
Barnwell
Joshua Brewer
A.J. Stilt
Sonic
Aiken Council Member Accused Over Fire Department Aid
A Graniteville homeowner condemns Joel Randall for opposing GVW Fire Department support and for siding with other council members. The note links district neglect to a pattern of local issues and recalls a historic desecration incident at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park.
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Aiken
GVW
Graniteville
Joel Randall
Randall
Letter to Editor Contact Instructions for Aiken Standard
Readers are advised on how to submit letters to the editor. The notice provides a mailing address P O Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina 29802 an email address and a fax number for sending correspondence and opinions to the newspaper.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
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