DUI Task Force Funding Sparks Aiken County Debate
Aiken County Council stalls a $133,000 federal grant for a DUI task force citing long term budget and quota concerns. Sheriff argues numbers are targets for auditors, not quotas, urging continued support if the program reduces drunken driving and saves lives on highways.
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Aiken County Council
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office
Aiken Cunty
Howard Sellers
DUI
Super Bowl allure eclipses impeachment in public gaze
The piece notes 45 million plan to watch the Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons in the 33rd Super Bowl while only about 10 million watched Clinton's impeachment trial. It argues Americans prefer sports drama to political process, citing apathy, low voter turnout, and a view that leaders reflect the electorate. It ends asserting the electorate gets the leaders it deserves.
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John Elway
Bill Clinton
Denver Broncos
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta
Elway
Dan Reeves
Broncos
Itas
Senate
Capitol Hill
Congress
Clinton
John Elways
George Washington
Intertwined Internet and TV Sparks Merger Clash
AOL, AT T and TCI clash over fast Internet via cable networks. FCC regulation and local government approvals shape the battle. A public poll shows speed as top tech goal, risking slower progress if AOL wins. Amy Ridenour discusses policy.
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At&t
TCL
America Online
AT&T/TCI
AOL
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Conress
Congress
America
American Online
Letters Upset Over Traffic Stop on Holi Day
Aiken reader recounts a tense Monday trip from South Florida halted by an unmarked car from New Ellenton. He was cited for careless driving after a 52 mph claim, with a $133 fine he calls excessive and a revenue tactic rather than a speeding charge.
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South Florida
Aiken
New Ellenton
GM Chief Executive Faces Fallout From affair Scandal
The GM chief admits a long term improper relationship with a female employee and gifts, following prior denials and a settlement. Reactions span his board, shareholders, and public groups with potential lawsuits, leadership questions, and career prospects.
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General Motors
Aiken Stannara invites Letters to the Editor
Aiken Stannara requests brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed to editorialescap e net.
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Aiken Stannara
Aiken Standard
Aiken
8.C
Editorial
Scescape.net
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Ronnie Young
Sou
Scott B. Hunter
Ellen C. Priest
James R. Bennett Jr
Washington
Matthew Spalding
National Review
Aiken Stridace
Amy Ridenour
Knight-Ridder Service
The
National Center For Public Policy
GM Board of Directors
House of Representatives
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