Shelby blocks Lake CIA nomination over smear tactics
Republican critics say Senator Richard Shelby uses unfair tactics to stall Anthony Lake's nomination to head the CIA. Senator Lugar and John Chafee would back Lake, while Shelby has asked for Lake's full FBI file, implying disclosure of raw rumors and potentially damaging material beyond the summary report.
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Torricelli Declines Vote On Balanced Budget Amendment
The article notes Sen. Torricelli said he would vote No on the Hatch balanced budget amendment, arguing the Constitution should be amended only to protect core rights and principles, not to compel Congress to balance the budget. It highlights the 66 Senate supporters and the 67 needed for a two thirds majority.
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Utah
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Aiken Standard Local Contact and Delivery Details
Information on location mailing address and office hours for subscriptions and customer service. Switchboard and editors contact numbers provided. Publisher Scott B. Hunter reachable at 648-2311.
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Shame as a substitute for prison in American justice
Steven Greenhut argues against public shaming as a crime policy trend. He notes judges like Larry Shack implement penalties such as warning signs and public apologies, while contending such gimmicks undermine justice. He warns they won t fix crime and may erode faith in the legal system.
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Writing Room Fosters Student Writers at USC Aiken
The USC Aiken Writing Room aims to strengthen student writers within the university community. It trains peer counselors, offers consultative writing conferences, and expands with an online Writing Room to reach more writers and instructors beyond campus.
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Letters Toward Protecting Savannah River Jobs From Cuts
The Savannah River Site faces further 1500 job cuts under DOE in the FY1998 budget. Local concerns cite prior massive layoffs since 1983 and 1996, with 12 000 jobs lost in five years, jeopardizing environmental cleanup and tritium production. Rep Charlie Norwood urges Congress to oppose layoffs until funding is clear.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial@scape.net
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