Witnesses could hurt GOP in Clinton impeachment
Senators delay decision on calling witnesses in the Clinton impeachment trial. Republicans seek Monica Lewinsky and Betty Currie to prove perjury and obstruction, while Democrats and the president’s lawyers oppose testimony. The piece notes Monica could become a political villain if she testifies and weighs the strategic risks for both sides.
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Clinton
Republican House
Monica Lewinsky
Betty Currie
Senate
House
White House
Monica
Hell's Fury
Bill Clinton
Dr. Lewinsky
Ken Starr
Paula Jones
Editorial urges tougher penalties for DUI drivers
An Aiken County tragedy prompts calls for harsher DUI laws after a head on crash killed a man and his two young daughters. The editorial argues alcohol involvement and underage access demand vigorous prosecution, longer jail terms, and license suspensions to deter similar deadly incidents.
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Aiken County
Augusta
Ooroner
Sue Townsend
Bribery probe prompts resignations in Salt Lake City Olympic panel
The 2002 Salt Lake City Games face an IOC inquiry as two top organizers resign amid allegations of bribery in the bidding process. Calls grow for housecleaning and suspensions by the IOC while site selection committee members are scrutinized. The piece argues for integrity and inspiration alongside the Olympic motto.
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Atius
Fortius
Salt Lake City
International Committee
Save Our Cities and Farmland Against Sprawl
A Lexington Herald-Leader op ed argues against urban sprawl harming cities. It contends cities drive wealth, ideas, and culture, while farmland protection can come at the cost of urban vitality and governance. The piece cites Milwaukee mayor John Norquist and historic quotes to emphasize keeping cities strong.
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Kentucky
Austin
San Antonio
Daniel Boone
America
John Norquist
Milwaukee
Norquist
Capi
London
Samuel Johnson
Richard Nixon
George Gilder
Clinton Chronicle critics spark impeachment debate and outrage
Elaine van der Linden of Belvedere decries attacks on Bill Clinton by religious right and media, denounces calls to oust him over a past affair, and warns against coup talk while defending the presidency and U.S. democratic process.
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Bill Clinton
Reich
Clinton
Falwell
Monica Lewinsky
America
Republican Party
Elaine van der Linden Belvedere
Indoor air pollution concerns raise reader questions
A reader questions the handling of indoor air quality coverage at the Veterans Affairs Office in Aiken County and alleges past bias, noting vacant suites and DHEC warehousing since the offices left three years ago. The letter requests balanced reporting and invites further civic input.
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Veterans Office
Aiken
Starks
Young
Veterans Affairs Office
Aiken County
DHEC
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Hazel Co
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