Editorial on term limits and broken promises in Congress
The piece argues that term limits, once a campaign tool, collapse under politicians who seek reelection. It cites George Nethercutt and Martin Meehan for reneging on vows to serve limited terms, praising US Term Limits for highlighting the issue while urging defeat of the lawmakers for repeated vacillation and broken pledges.
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Congress
George Nethercutt
Washington
Martin Meehan
Massachusets
Nethercutt
Meehan
US Term Limits
House
Bill Clinton
Theater owners push photo ID checks for R rated films
North American theater owners urge photo identification for anyone under 17 seeking R rated movies, aligning with President Clinton's stance on media violence. The move aims to reassure parents about what their children watch, extending to video stores, and urges respect for parental authority in screening choices.
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Clinton
South County Journal
Kent, Wash
It’s All About Our Schools A South Carolina Governor’s Note
The governor reflects on this year’s legislative session and its big impact on South Carolina schools. He highlights First Steps to School Readiness with $20 million in startup funding, a $1.1 billion school construction initiative, and potential education lottery funding of up to $200 million annually. He urges parental involvement, reading in early grades, and ongoing plans for teacher quality and middle school excellence. He also shares personal efforts like weekly reading sessions with elementary students and a pledge to keep improving schools statewide.
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South Carlina
South Carolina
House
Senate
General Assembly
Aiken
Governor's Institute of Reading
Rachel
One Day in Aiken County special section preview
Aiken Standard announces a 24 page Friday special titled One Day in Aiken County. Photographers reporters and staff document a typical day from midnight to midnight May 19 with images of USC Aiken pool youth at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School and Palmetto Golf Club. The piece credits Jeff Wallace as managing editor and lists many staff contributors and supporters.
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Aiken County
USC Aiken
Leavelle McCampbell Middle
Graniteville
Palmetto Golf Club
Jeff Wallace
Carter
Ginny South
Margie Bennett
Angela Nalley
Jim Bennett
Fathers and Fatherhood in South Carolina Focus
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina urges recognizing fatherhood and family bonds. It cites research showing father absence correlates with poverty and crime, stresses emotional connection beyond financial support, and outlines a statewide Fatherhood Initiative with programs at six locations led by Montague Industrial’s president and CEO, who chairs the foundation.
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of
South Carolina
Sisters of Charity Foundation
Montague Industrial of
Columbia
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
Public notice invites readers to send letters addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard. Correspondence can be mailed to PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or emailed to editorialwscescape.net.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Duesouth.net
Aiken Swamura
Aiken
Editorialwscescape.net
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