Thurmond Jr Nomination as U S Attorney Seen on Competence
Editorial argues competence outweighs age in Strom Thurmond Jr’s bid for South Carolina US attorney. Despite critics noting he is 28 and legally inexperienced, supporters cite his prosecution record, courtroom teamwork, and guidance from Barbara Morgan and others as evidence he will perform well if appointed by President Bush.
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Strom Thurmond Jr
South Carolina
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond Jr
Aiken
Barbara Morgan
Second ‘Judicial Circuit
Morgan Aid
Harpoothan
Bush
Casey Martin's crusade against PGA Tour rules
Casey Martin, a professional golfer with a rare circulatory disorder in his right leg, has challenged PGA Tour rules requiring walking. He seeks to ride a cart in tournaments, a stance that sparked court battles up to the Supreme Court. The piece argues the dispute belonged in the PGA Tour, not the courts or the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Casey Martin
Supreme Court
Bush vows to rise above expectations in inaugural action
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bill Thompson notes George W. Bush’s dual speeches show a leader who will get things done. The president signals bipartisan work to turn his vision into reality, stressing reform of Washington and steady progress beyond hype.
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Tin
Jeff Greenfield
Bush
America
Washington
al Gore
Gore
Florida
White House
Texas
Oval Office
George W. Bush
Bill Thompson
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Chappaqua
Steven Spielberg
Kate Capshaw
China
Bill Clinton
Georgetown
Dale Chihuly
Chihhuly
Lew Wasserman
Jack Nicholson
Sylvester Stallone
Clinton
New York
Walter Kaye
Clintons
Kaye
Abraham Lincoln
Cooper Union
Monica Lewinsky
Aiken residents voice concerns over downtown planning
A letter from local residents criticizes recent downtown improvements describing heavy red and black brick work, excessive street lighting, a large white fountain, and inappropriate columns. The note also includes thanks to community supporters for Jamie Holder's recovery and honors Ark Animal Hospital staff for Shandy the golden retriever’s care and memorial.
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Aiken
Las Vegas
Animal Hospital
Jay Jones
The
Ark Animal Hospita
Shandy
the Ark
Linda Lane Aiken
Clinton’s mercy and gifts mark final days as president
Philip Terzian notes Clinton’s farewell radio address contrasts with pardons of Marc Rich and Pincus Green and charity gifts from supporters. The piece catalogs clemency actions, including Rich and Green, and outlines gifts to the Clintons from famous backers, highlighting Walter Kaye’s contributions and implied motives as Clinton departs Washington.
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R Ogue
Bill Clinton
Geraldo
Clinton
George W. Bush
Frank Sinatra
Washington
George Bush Sr
Ronald Reagan
Andrews Air Force Base
New York
Roger Clinton
Susan McDougal
Arkansas
Marc Rich
Pincus Green
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David Boyd
McCain Bully
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Sanara Seay
Wagoner
Jamie Holder
Columbia
Philip Terzian
Knight Ridder Service
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