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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1997
Page
4
Washington parties announce a budget pact aimed at a balanced federal budget by 2002 with modest tax cuts and some tax increases. Clinton hails it as historic while Gingrich expresses cautious optimism amid critiques of limited reform and added spending.
New York figures like Mayor Giuliani and Rep. Velazquez clash over decrying or aiding illegal immigrants. The column weighs the plight of deaf Mexican workers, Haitians, and Golden Venture survivors, arguing policy must go beyond publicity and voter optics while acknowledging abuse and exploitation.
A sermon from the First Baptist Church of Aiken uses Isaiah 6 to outline worship as three visions: of God on a high throne, of ourselves as sinful before Him, and of our call to service. It contrasts earthly kings with the eternal Ruler and urges readers to live transformed by worship.
A reader questions County Council salary raises and the process for compensation. The letter argues officials should seek voter approval, questions how raises are justified, and notes concerns about rules made by those in power. The writer compares council actions to employer-employee dynamics and urges timely, accountable decisions.
True Ethics for Animals Rescue Sanctuary credits volunteers and donors for rescuing over 100 animals since 1996. The group assists SPCA and local animal control, funds adoptions, humane education, and outreach to reduce pet overpopulation.
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editor ascape.net.
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