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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1999

Page

4

Urgency Lacking in Y2K Readiness Across Government

Editorial deplores slow Y2K progress with a C plus for federal efforts and warns private firms lagging. Rep Stephen Horn says many agencies including State Transportation and AID failed the bar. Senate panel warns lives could be at risk, urging immediate action and contingency plans before year 2000.

Stephen Horn Long Beach Calif Senate

Senators Push Bigger Federal Park Spending Across Parties

The piece notes broad support for land preservation as Congress and the Clinton administration debate the next federal budget. It highlights a proposed Lands Legacy Initiative of 1 billion dollars and Rep. Don Young's land protection bill, with both parties backing increased Land and Water Conservation Fund funding amid a federal budget surplus.

Barbara Boxer George Miller California Washington Congress Clinton AL Gore Don Young Alaska Land and Water Conservation Fund

Wallace reconsiders coverage of assisted death on 60 Minutes

Mike Wallace at the University of Michigan seminar says the CBS report on doctor assisted death with Jack Kevorkian and Thomas Youk could have been more balanced. He notes public reaction, previews a second segment on ALS patients seeking comfort, and discusses broader disputes over ethics, policy, and the influence of media on end of life choices.

Ann Arbor Mich Mike Wallace CBS 60 Minutes University of Michigan Michigan Jack Kevorkian Thomas Youk Lou Gehrig Wallace Michigan Journalism Fellows Law School Kellogg Foundation University of Miami Kalman J. Kaplan Chicago Michael Reese Hospital

Networks help women profits and progress

Sheila Wellington of Catalyst says women's networks boost retention and loyalty, improve productivity, and expand the talent pool. Informal lunches and formal programs help uncover stereotypes, share strategies, and train managers, aiding advancement in Fortune 500 firms.

New York United States Catalyst Sheila Wellington Catlyst

Standards for the Better Lowering of Public Morals

A critical essay argues that presidents and politicians lower standards to win favor. It contrasts Bill Clinton with John Adams, cites nicknames and dress norms, and critiques equality concepts, etiquette, and cultural leadership as standards erode in American society.

William Jefferson Clinton Bill Clinton Clinton United States John Adams Adams Bill William Jimmy Carter Congress Chip Duke Bobby Robin Buck Ted Phil America

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