Editorial argues against federalizing crime
The Chicago Tribune editorial criticizes Congress for expanding federal crime offenses from arson to domestic abuse. It warns federalization overburdens courts, delays civil and criminal dockets, and may undermine local policing. Experts say most crimes could be handled locally with little gain from federal action.
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William Rehnquist
Federal Judiciary
American Bar Association
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Chicago Tribune
Vicious Cycle Critics Warn Over Federal Education Involvement
The Intelligencer notes a clash between Clinton administration and Congress over funding for public school buildings and curriculum policy. It argues rising federal meddling may erode local control, as voters participate in school board and bond elections while officials seek federal aid. Local authorities remain most attuned to regional issues.
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Camelot
Monica
Clint
James Carville
Hubert Baker
Aiken
Census sampling clash shapes post trial battles
A Supreme Court ruling on the 2000 census heights the clash over sampling. Republicans push to bar using sampling for allocating House seats and federal aid while opposing intra state district drawing uses. The Clinton administration seeks limited sampling with veto danger and uncertain gains.
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Supreme Court
Republican Congress
Clinton
Congress
GOP
Jim Nicholson
Dallas
Commerce Department
Letter from Bishop Opposes State Gambling for Education
A South Carolina bishop argues against state support of gambling for education, citing regressivity, moral concerns, addiction risks, and the shift of decision power from legislators to a referendum. He warns that funding public education via lotteries and video poker undermines responsibility, equity, and noble aims, urging lawmakers to adopt a worthy method. He is resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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S.C. House
S.C. Senate
South Carolina
America
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United Methodist Church
Aiken letters urge crime focus over highway tickets
In Aiken County readers urge deputies to prioritize solving murders break ins and robberies over issuing tickets. They criticize highway patrol focus, call for more investigators, and reference local cases including the Hallman business break in and Boatwright Holt and Wessinger names.
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Howard
Sellers
Michael) Frank
Aiken County
Tam
Joel) Randall
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Aiken Standard
Brief letters required with writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial at scescape.net.
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