Highlights of the Speech on War and Domestic Policy
The president defended war in Afghanistan and Iraq and noted progress against Saddam Hussein's regime. He urged sports leagues to end performance enhancing drug use and proposed doubling abstinence programs for teens. He backed a constitutional ban on same sex marriage and outlined economic, health care, and Social Security reforms including private accounts and permanent tax cuts.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Bush
America
Congress
Bush asserts nation at war while touting economy gains
President Bush delivered a State of the Union address arguing America remains at war and has strengthened its economy. He defended his policies amid Democratic criticism citing job losses, rising deficits, and casualties in Iraq while urging steady course and continued tax relief.
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Congress
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State of the Union
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Legislators praise Bush S State of the Union in Aiken
Four Aiken County lawmakers and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham lauded President George W. Bush for a strong State of the Union address praising his foreign policy stance and homeland security emphasis while noting policy details differ.
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Aiken County
U.S
Lindsey Graham
George W. Bush
United States
S.C
Skipper Perry
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Rivera May Take Stand In Georgia Capital Murder Trial
The outcome of Reinaldo Rivera's trial in Richmond County Superior Court hinges on whether he testifies. His lawyers Jason Johnson and Jacque Hawk weigh staying off the stand while Rivera seeks a guilty verdict and death penalty. Rivera faces 14 charges for attacks on three Georgia women including the death of Fort Gordon Sgt. Marni Glista.
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Augusta
Reinaldo Rivera
Richmond County Superior Court
Peter Johnson
Rivera
Johnson
Jacque Hawk
Vince Rivera
North Augusta
Georgia
Fort Gordon
Marni Glista
Gan
Andrew Davis Tucker
Thomas Sachy
Georgia Pain and Behaviorial Medicine
Relay for Life in Gear at Aiken 10th Anniversary
Co coordinators Lynn Drinkwater and Dr Holly Woltz urge new and former teams to join the Aiken Relay for Life. The event marks its 10th anniversary and aims to raise 200 000 for cancer research. The 2004 goal drives early fundraising and participation at Aiken High School.
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Aiken Relay For Life
Lynn Drinkwater
Holly Woltz
Woltz
Relay For Life
Aiken High School
Aiken
Drinkwater
Aiken County Arts and Festival Lineup for January
A schedule of events in Aiken County highlights January offerings from the Aiken St. Andrews Society dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall to the Masked Ball for the Opera Society and Antiques in the Heart of Aiken preview party at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets and contact numbers provided.
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Aiken
St. Andrews Society
Robert Burns
Knights of Columbus
Southside
Aiken Center For the Arts
Aiken Opera Society
Benton
Baruch.com
Heart of Aiken
Crossword Dear Abby For the Rec Horoscope 7C
A compact reader page item highlights crossword clues and the Dear Abby advice column along with entertainment notes and brief sports and TV listings sections. It notes columnists and upcoming features in a standard late edition format.
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