Clinton Bushwhack? Early Failures in Clinton Administration
A columnist argues Bill Clinton and Mack McLarty failed to prepare for the presidency. Staffing was deprioritized behind cabinet selection and issue analysis, creating early administration fiascoes. The piece urges reasoned foreign policy and measured anti terror measures without fueling Middle East prejudice.
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Craig Livingone
White House
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty
Carl Leubsdorf
U.S
Saudi Arabia
America
Middle East
Israel
Statesman Journal
Salem, Ore
Aiken Standard Subscriber Contact and Hours
The notice lists location at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday Friday. Circulation customer service hours and contact numbers are provided for delivery issues and general inquiries.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Recycling criticism and the New York Times piece
An opinion piece argues recycling is wasteful of time money and energy and disputes common claims of resource shortages. It cites a New York Times feature What a Waste and mocks environmental rhetoric while urging skepticism toward environmental indoctrination in schools.
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New York Times
America
Congress Should Focus On Schools Not Photo Ops
Columnist ER Shipp argues Congress overreacts to high visibility issues while neglecting crumbling U S schools. He notes two hearings on aviation safety and church arsons surface urgent rhetoric, but GAO finds two thirds of schools need repair costing 112 billion dollars and a suggested 150 million for quick fixes was blocked. He urges real action on education.
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House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Federal Aviation Administration
Senate
General Accounting Office
United States
Carol Moseley-Braun
D-ll
Congressional Education
Nita Lowey
Braun
Aiken reader cites car theft case and asks for harsher punishment
Michael Barrett of Aiken writes about a 4 year old stealing a car and crashing into a police car. He criticizes the teenager’s minor charges and urges longer jail time for all ages. He argues age should not excuse crime and tax dollars should fund tougher penalties.
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Aiken Standard
Grand Theft Auto
Michael Barrett Aiken
American Standard and simple comforts abroad
A traveler recalls shifting from U S luxuries to basic needs abroad. The journey highlights the absence of familiar amenities like pools clean bathrooms and reliable water as the most valued comforts. The narrator longs for ice cold tap water and domestic conveniences throughout the trip.
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Gonzaga University
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