Graham Gulf War veteran label sparks political feud
Editorial argues Lindsey Graham is drawn into politics over his military service claim. It explains Graham served as a base staff judge advocate at McEntire Air National Guard Base during Desert Shield and Desert Storm as an Air Force reservist, while Harpootlian accuses him of misrepresentation. The piece defends Gulf War veterans as a broader veteran group including World War II service members.
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Lindsey Graham
House of Representatives
Bill Clinton
House Judiciary Committee
Clinton
South Carolina
Dick Harpootlian
Harpootlian
Graham
Air Force
McEntire Air National Guard
Columbia
Middle East
Harpoothan
White House
Plan ties tobacco taxes to social programs
Naples Daily News analyzes President Clinton proposed increases on a pack tax to raise about 65 billion dollars over five years to fund education child care and health insurance for low income families. The plan would give the government a stake in cigarette sales and aims to reduce youth smoking while preserving Social Security.
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Clinton
Naples
Fla
Daily News
Democratic Governors Depart in 1998 Wave
The article notes long serving Democratic governors Miller Romer Chiles Nelson and Bob Miller exit in 1998 shrinking party influence. It discusses GOP gains 32 Republicans 17 Democrats and one independent and warns loss of experience could hurt 2000 campaigns in key states Florida Georgia Colorado. A pundit cites need for moderates and fresh leadership as party shifts continue.
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Zell Miller
Roy Romer
Miller
Georgia
Romer
Colorado
Lawton Chiles
Florida
Benjamin Nelson
Nebraska
Bob Miller
Nevada
Jeanne Shaheen
New Hampshire
Republian
Erry Branstad
Owa
Chiles
David Beasley
South Carolina
Republican Governors Association
Nelson
The
Millers
Ralph Whitehead
Massachusetts
al Gore
South
Washington
National Governors’ Association
Democratic National Committee
McCurry in awkward position as Clinton aide
Kansas City Star editorial piece recalls Mike McCurry’s candor and career. It notes his early roles for Glenn, Kerrey, Bentsen, and Babbitt, and his tenure as White House spokesman. The article praises his skill at presenting the president while avoiding full disclosure. It references his remarks on Monica Lewinsky and his brief apology for them.
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Mike McCurry
Yesteryear
White House
Chicago Tribune
McCurry
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Ohio
John Glenn
Nebraska
Bob Kerrey
Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Arizona
Bruce Babbitt
Democratic National Committee
Bush
Arkansas
Washington
Clinton
Dee Dee Myers
Myers
Washington Press Corps
Verybody
Water funds and traffic woes in Aiken concerns
A reader criticizes use of water revenues for leisure projects while water infrastructure deteriorates. They compare city leaders to oil sheiks, warn of upcoming bond issues, and urge restraint and accountability. They also condemn speeding on Richland Avenue near Aiken High School, urging police enforcement and safer downtown traffic.
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Aiken
Annual
Aiken County
Richland Avenue
Richand Avenue
Rutland Drive
Aiken High School
Jackson Drag Strip
Richland and
Laurens
Richland Avenue 500
Recognizing Diversity as an Issue for Youth
Aiken Standard letters urge recognizing and valuing human differences to build One America. The piece stresses youth involvement, morality guiding treatment of others, and teaching acceptance rather than action against race or policy. Readers are invited to submit letters to Letters to the Editor with address and email options.
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America
Aiken
Aiken Standard
S.C
Scescapenet
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Tandard
Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Svena J. David Boyd
Ellen C. Priest
Stephen P. Conyers
James R. Bennett Jr
Democrats
Ron Fournier
Associated Press
Beasley
Jch Hood
Kansas City Star
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