Settlement fuels tension as Israel expands East Jerusalem
The week’s Israeli decision to build the Har Homa settlement in East Jerusalem risks derailing peace talks. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s unilateral housing project draws Palestinian anger and international concern over final status, threatening Oslo accords gains and the vision of a two state solution.
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Israel
East Jerusalem
Benjamin Netanyahu
Har Homa
Jerusalem
Netanyahu
Federal case over tobacco ID rules sparks enforcement frenzy
The FDA will enforce a rule requiring clerks to demand photo IDs from customers under 27 to buy tobacco, risking $250 fines for retailers. The agency lacks agents and will seek more funds, while states may run undercover sting ops with teen volunteers. Critics warn of overreach and vigilantism.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
California
FDA
John Banzhaf
Action On
Constitution
Orange County Register
Leader admits lies over late term abortions in debate
Claude Lewis reports Philadelphia Inquirer columnist notes Ron Fitzsimmons of the National Coalition of Abortion Providers admits lying to defend late term or partial birth abortions. He says many were misled about frequency and safety, urging truth to guide public opinion and policy.
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United States
Ron Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
National Coalition of Abortion Providers
High Court
Lisa Toscani
Feminists For Life of America
Clinton evasion skills contrasted with historic corruption
The author argues Bill Clinton uses White House positions to evade accountability and frames the media response as biased. It compares Clinton to Nixon in deceit, claims a politicized secret police and misuse of agencies, and urges less government to curb political bribery and corruption.
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St. Valentine's Day
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Arkansas
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Hillary Clinton
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Clinton
Hong Kong
China
Aiken Embraces Early Spring Beautification Drive
In Aiken warm weather spurs blossoms across Bradford pears redbuds and azaleas with Japanese magnolia and pearl bush leading. City planners under Tom Rapp plant parkway shrubbery and install sprinkler systems, turning Laurens York and Richland blocks into a colorful urban garden.
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Aiken
Weather Bureau
Laurens
York
Richland
Tom Rapp
Parkway Gardens
Prominent Praise for Aiken County Sheriff’s Promotion Panel
Letter from Fred Christensen commends Sheriff Howard Sellers and four senior officers. Six deputies auditioned for sergeant, with the writer praising candidate quality and the sheriff’s training efforts to protect citizens. The note also lauds editorial support for plutonium processing at SRS and urges responsible handling.
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Aiken County
Aiken City Council
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Aiken Standard
CNTA
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Letters to the Editor guidelines for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and both day and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape.net.
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