Editorials Augusta National and Women
The Augusta National Golf Club led by Hootie Johnson rejects coercion from Martha Burk of NCWO over admitting women. The piece argues change is due in a 21st century America while preserving select traditions and cautions NCWO to drop threats and not demand a strict timetable.
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Hootie Johnson
Augusta National Golf Club
Martha Burk
National Council of Women's Organizations
Dr. Burk
Mr. Johnson
Burk
Johnson
Augusta National
Augusta
Bob Jones
Clifford Roberts
NCWO
America
Aiken Standard Staff and Editors List
The Aiken Standard credits its leadership including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest dint Editor Timothy E OBrian Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Systems Manager 4 David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
Systems Manager
David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Congress Should Not Over-Regulate Corporate Reform
The piece argues Congress risks harming the economy by overreacting to accounting scandals at WorldCom and Enron. It critiques McCain's proposals to treat stock options as operating expenses and force reinvestment, saying options cannot be priced reliably and reforms may push talent out of firms. It endorses stronger penalties for fraud and better oversight but cautions moderation until markets self-correct and companies implement safeguards.
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WorldCom
Enron
America
Congress
McCain
Exec
Corprate
Bush
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington Post
Steven Pearlstein
Harken Energy Corp
Officers lend aide with car seat at graduation
A mother recalls two public safety officers offering help after a stressful exit from Aiken High School graduation. One officer gave a ride to the far parking lot and inspected the infant car seat, offering tips. The family thanks the officers and wishes to publicly recognize their kindness.
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Aiken High School
Public Safety
Huband
Napier Best Choice for District 5 in Aiken County
Sam writes in support of Phil Napier's re election to the Aiken County Council District 5. The letter praises Napier as a faithful Christian, notes his 1 percent attendance since 1998, claims he opposes tax increases and waste, and highlights his open door policy and community acts in Graniteville Vaucluse and Warrenville.
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Sam
Phil Napier
Aiken County
Phil
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Warrenville
Tam
Bush faces political risk as corporate scandals mount
The Enron and WorldCom episodes shift Bush's tone to a tougher stance on fraud. Polls show public worry about business influence and economy, with risks to Republican prospects in November andBush 2004 reelection. The Harken and Halliburton cases add fuel to scrutiny of aides and ties to corporate power.
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Enron
Bush
WorldCom
New York
White House
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Ronald Reagan
Carl P. Leuesd
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