Ford drives emissions reform for sport utility vehicles
Ford announces 1998 sport utility models to meet higher emissions standards, aiming to end the SUV exemption that classifies them as trucks. Chrysler and GM pledge follow up as California and Northeast states push stricter rules, with GM touting EV-1 progress and a shift toward cleaner, fuel efficient vehicles amid Japanese competition.
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Clinton proposes new spending as surplus grows
The article reports President Clinton courting increased federal spending funded by a growing surplus, including Medicare expansion, education, child care, and research, while Republicans push for tax breaks. Public opinion favors using surplus for education and Social Security reform, with debt reduction as a target. Myriam Marquez notes voter caution and calls for balanced budgeting.
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Living names in public facilities urge cautious policy
Naming public roads and bridges for living politicians draws criticism. The op ed argues for Aiken County Schools policy that forbids living-person names, favoring location or deceased honorees, and urges SC lawmakers to slow the practice and reserve honors for truly outstanding individuals after death.
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Watch our animals and responsibility in Aiken case
A letter to the editor argues for improved pet welfare in Aiken County, noting many animals roam busy roads, some are starved, and calling for statewide spay neuter laws. The author condemns reckless driving near animals and urges reporting accidents to animal control to prevent needless deaths.
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