Campaign Not Dull but Will Be Expensive
Columnist Steve Lopez notes the upcoming presidential campaign may be costly with Hillary Clinton facing legal peril and a transmission outage risk. He discusses Steve Forbes spending and potential to buy the presidency, estimating Forbes could spend $25 million by the New Hampshire primary.
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First GOP Primary Still Up For Grabs
The article notes a flurry of political TV ads in New Hampshire as Omar Alexander Phil Gramm Bob Dole and Patrick J Buchanan launch major buys ahead of the February 20 deadline. Steve Forbes expands presence to Channel 9 and Boston outlets as candidates push early recognition and eligibility for federal matching funds in the coming year.
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Local Aiken Standard contact and circulation details
The Aiken Standard provides location and mailing addresses at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456, Aiken 29802. It lists office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm and a reader call line 649 5315 for paper delivery issues and 648 2311 for switchboard.
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Four Citizens Honored by Aiken Chamber Awards Banquet
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce named Barbara Raffield Scott Woman of the Year Will Cole Man of the Year Naina Khera Youth of the Year and Arthur W Buzz Rich Business Person of the Year at the Ether Redge Center banquet under Dr Tom Hallman chairing The awards followed a year of community service and civic leadership by each recipient and noted Abbot as incoming chair locally.
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Don’t Back Down On Cutting Taxes
Rumors from budget talks suggest congressional leaders may waver on delivering 245 billion dollars in tax relief. The piece argues against reneging and notes potential GDP and disposable income gains from tax cuts, plus job and housing impacts if tax cuts are dropped. It cites Alice Rivlin and Alan Greenspan as figures referenced by Heritage Foundation economists.
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Congress Should Preserve 500 Per Child Tax Credit
Edwin Feulner argues Washington must not retreat from the 500 per child tax credit as part of a 245 billion dollar plan. He notes 28 million families would benefit and most relief would go to households under 100 thousand dollars annual income. He cites future education savings implications and welfare implications of Clinton proposals.
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Facts To Ponder In Budget Fight
A concise budget explainer notes fiscal year 1994 figures showing a $203 billion deficit, $3.432 trillion national debt, and $13,200 debt per American. It outlines spending cuts or new revenues needed, cites Republican and presidential plans to balance by 2002, and questions debt reduction and political will into 2000 elections.
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Tax cuts for families spur growth and budget balance
Critics say the 500 per child and 1000 per family tax cuts provide meaningful relief, enough to cover key household costs. The piece argues Congress should stand by the 245 billion package, deliver tax relief, and pursue a balanced budget in seven years to boost growth and living standards.
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Northside letter laments southside economic changes in Aiken
A reader complains that NationsBank North Aiken will close in April due to a new eight lane bypass. She notes downtown business losses, relocations to the southside, and traffic hazards. The writer imagines moving north, surviving on minimal needs, and humorously laments the impact on local life.
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