Leaner times ahead in legalized gambling market debate
A report cites South Carolinians as contributing 42 million to Georgia’s lottery in the first nine months of the fiscal year, a figure questioned as Georgia cannot prove out-of-state contributions. The piece notes lottery novelty wanes, EOF. Also discusses upcoming elections and legislative moves on Family Court judgeships created this session and potential constitutional amendments to limit legislators running for those roles.
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Nick Theodore
South Carolina
Family Court
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Sen. McConnell
Appeals Court
Judicial election reform sparks debate on legislator resignations
Charleston Senator Glenn F. McConnell, head of the Judicial Screening Committee, warns that some legislators aiming for judgeships may be ineligible to run in three of nine races if resignations are not timely. Critics say midterm vacancies disrupt the chamber and tilt elections.
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Charleston
Glenn F. McConnell
Judicial Screening Committee
Death Penalty Debate SpursMixed Juror Views in Susan Smith Case
National polls show broad support for execution, but Union juror questioning reveals growing reluctance to impose death. Ten potential jurors initially oppose it, rising to 12 of 28, then 17 as deliberations widen. Prosecutor Tommy Pope argues for death, citing local demand for punishment.
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Tommy Pope
Union
Ms. Smith
Comumora
The Aiken Standard News Rips Story Ideas
Local readers are invited to submit newsworthy items by dialing 648 2311 and requesting the City Editor, Features Editor, or Sports Editor. Advertised price for advance copy is $129.00.
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Can Americorps Program Be Saved
White House talking points warn Clinton will veto House bills cutting education to fund tax cuts. Americorps faces extinction as Republicans push to zero it, despite its origins in 1992 campaign. GAO questions per head costs while Segal defends value of volunteer services. Debates hinge on federal role and private sector partnership. Likely showdown and possible salvage of Americorps remains uncertain.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
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Segal
Doctors Fight HMOs Over Control Of Medical Care
Philadelphia doctor voices how utilization review and capitation push doctors to keep patients in hospitals longer and limit necessary treatments. She cites profit driven insurers shaping care, panels restricting procedures, and fear of losing practices when challenging decisions.
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America
Helen DiSilvestro
DiSilvestro
Leonard Wert
Hmos
HMO
Wert
Delaware Valley
Private Doctors of America
Medicine
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