Controversy over Gingrich ethics penalty lingers in House
Columnists Jack Germond and Jules Witcover note that even with the House ethics committee recommending a $300,000 penalty for Newt Gingrich, the controversy over his leadership and tax transgressions may not end. They warn that funding from his campaign treasury raises ethical questions and could undermine his ability to unite Republicans after two government shutdowns. The core issue remains whether he can survive politically in the long run.
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GOP
House Republican Conference
John Boehner
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Beecham vaccine target malaria could save millions
Scientists at SmithKline Beecham developed a vaccine using malaria parasite protein and hepatitis B virus. Early tests show higher resistance in those bitten by anopheles mosquitoes, potentially immunizing millions if successful. The piece notes malaria deaths exceed two million annually and urges richer nations to aid treatment and prevention to curb future infection risks.
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SmithKline Beecham
Tropics
United States
Aiken Standard Customer Service and Contact Lines
The Aiken Standard lists location and mailing addresses at 226 Rutland Drive and P O Box 156, 29602. Office hours are 6 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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OLeary bids farewell as Clinton taps reform in energy policy
In her final week secretary Hazel O Leary announced plans shaping Savannah River Site disposal of excess plutonium. A $300 million facility to store weapon plutonium precedes vitrification or MOX fuel conversion with 1996 start, while MOX and tritium production may follow at SRS.
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Bill Clinton
Hazel O'Leary
Ms. O'Leary
Savannah River
SRS
South Carolina
Hanford
Richland
Wash
DOE
Vogtle
Augusta
Savanah River
O'Leary
Federico Pena
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Helpings Hands needs help drawing editorials fire
Gerri Saylor, former director and board member of Helping Hands, criticizes the Aiken Standard for biased reporting on administrative matters. She urges community support for Helping Hands and cautions against sensational coverage of nonprofit politics and power struggles.
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Aiken ‘Standard
Helping Hands
Gerri Saylor
Senseless Murder Casts Pall Over Nation In Cosby Family
Ennis Cosby, a Columbia graduate student and teacher for children with special needs, was killed in a shooting during a period that included Bill Clinton's second inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebrations. Bill Cosby, described as a national hero, mourns as the tragedy highlights his work and public service. The Cosby family offers thanks for the public condolences and notes Ennis as his father’s hero.
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Bill Cosby
Ennis
Bill Clinton
Martin Luther King Jr
Ennis Cosby
Columbia University
Cosby
Get a life Choose to live
The article argues that real life is found in Christ and that "to live is Christ" describes life as a present, vibrant relation with Jesus. It contrasts worldly wellness with the Gospel’s abundant life and emphasizes discipleship as Jesus’ invitation.
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California
Christ
Paul
John
God
E.A. Grollman
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Get a Life In Christ And A Heroic Self Sacrifice
A pastor reflects on living as Christ in present life, citing Paul and E Stanley Jones. He contrasts get a life with life given as a gift by grace. He recalls Donald Wyman’s self amputation story and urges choosing life through self giving love.
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Jesus
God
Christ
E. Stanley Jones
Heaven
Punxsutawney
Penny
Donald Wyman
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