Balanced budget amendment debate spans decades
The San Diego Union-Tribune surveys attempts to curb deficits from 1962 to 1997. It notes House votes failing to reach a two thirds threshold, rising debt from 1.1 trillion to 49 trillion, and Senate opposition. Trent Lott pushes for passage while Panetta argues for White House negotiations. The piece argues a constitutional constraint may be needed to curb annual deficits.
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Congress
Senate
Trent Lott
Mississippi
White House
Leon Panetta
Con. Bess
Richard Nixon
Oval Office
Treasury
San Diego Union-Tribune
Aiken Standard Circulation and contact details
The notice lists location at 326 Rutland Drive and mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. It provides office hours 8 30 am to 5 90 pm Monday through Friday and subscription line 649 5315. Delivery issues call same number and circulation hours 5 30 pm to 7 30 pm weekdays and 7 am to 11 am weekends.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Campaign finance reform missives clash with partisan aims
Washington watchers note ongoing doubts about reform as Clinton Gingrich face scrutiny over campaign financing abuses. The piece argues for a negotiated, phased approach, bipartisan talks, and potential blue ribbon commissions to curb soft money and spending while preserving core citizen rights.
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Washington
Clinton
House
Newt Gingrich
Democratic Party
John McCain
Arizona
Russ Feingold
Wisconsin
Linton
White House
Remembering Jonesy the runner and cancer fight
A former Erskine College cross country teammate, nicknamed Jonesy, is remembered for anchoring the team and helping others. The writer recalls late practices, lifting teammates, and the impact Jonesy had on giving back. He reflects on his mom’s cancer treatment and hopes Jonesy continues cancer research.
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Charleston
Chris Jones
Jonesy
Erskine College
Jonsey
North Augusta honors former Yellow Jacket Kelly Zier
Kelly Zier, longtime North Augusta attorney and former North Augusta Yellow Jackets quarterback, named Citizen of the Year by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. He led the team to a state championship and a 15 game win streak over Aiken High, later attending Furman and USC Law. Zier has served as city attorney, SERTOMA leader, chamber president, and is active in church.
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Kelly Zier
Arkenites
Zier
North Augusta
North Augusta Yellow Jackets
Aiken High School
Craig Baynham
Georgia Tech
Dallas Cowboys
Aiken
South Aiken
Silver Bluff
Midland Valley
USC
Banner Will Fly Without Apology in Aiken Page Letter
In the guest column Mr. Peele is urged to keep the Confederate banner flying over the capitol. The writer argues flag ownership lies with those who fly it and cites Reconstruction as a history lesson, insisting no apology is needed or required.
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Aiken Standard
Peele
Capitol
Mr. Peele
Gov. Beasley
Mr Peele
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