State Department seeks more funding for peace and leadership
In a farewell address former Secretary Warren Christopher warned isolationism weakens U S global leadership. He noted the department received less than requested, with a $19.3 billion draft budget still $1 billion short, and urged Congress to provide more support, treaties backing, and informed advocacy.
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Detroit Free Press
Stop enlisting the unfit to save military funds
GAO urges tightening recruitment and training of physically unfit recruits. In 1994 about 25,000 of 176,000 enlistees washed out within six months, many for medical conditions or unfitness. The services spend about 390 million dollars annually on a futile intake for those who fail. More thorough medical and psychological exams are recommended before investing in recruits.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Hours
Contact and delivery information for the Aiken Standard includes location at 326 Rutland Dive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 office hours 830 am to 530 pm weekdays circulation hours 530 pm to 730 pm weekdays 7 am to 11 am weekends switchboard 648 2311 fax 648 6052 story ideas editors can be reached at 648 2311 publisher contact Scott B Hunter at 648 2311.
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Clinton embraces new Clinton era of alleged probes
The piece accuses the Clinton White House of ethical breaches and Hatch Act violations amid Whitewater Travelgate Filegate and Indogate allegations. It cites calls from Sen. McCain for an independent counsel and reflects partisan debate over probes into campaign year conduct and fundraising practices.
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Aiken readers clash over gambling forms in county
A reader argues that bingo horse betting parlor cards and video poker are all gambling and should be treated alike. They note video poker taxes benefited the area and urge opponents to try it while inviting more letters to the editor.
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Aiken County
Life Worthwhile Lies in Sharing Ourselves for Others
A sermon argues the greatest love is giving oneself for others, not self care. Paul’s example in Thessalonica shows hardship and purpose, urging believers to offer their time wealth and talents to God through the local church community.
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