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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1998
Page
4
A collage of remarks shows politicians and public figures weighing in on political battles, ethics, space exploration, and social issues. Notable voices include Sen Greg Ryberg on Senate clashes over video poker, Charles Staples addressing party unity, Judge Eppes on a released jury, Vernon Jordan on the Lewinsky probe, UN inspector Richard Butler on Iraq, and others discussing politics, space, and governance.
Washington voices weigh how to use a paper surplus from Social Security funds. Clinton and Gingrich push for domestic programs and tax cuts, while Republicans urge restraint. Analysts warn stalemate could delay long-term entitlement fixes, shaping policy before the next election.
In a procedural Senate test vote on a bill to ban video poker gambling, opponents fell short of 29 needed to end a filibuster. The outcome hinges on two to three undecided senators, as anti gambling legislators push Beasley backed measures to curb the $2 billion industry amid concerns over vulnerable players.
A reader argues that video gambling is a long running scam funded by taxpayers and crime. The letter cites broken laws, hidden costs, welfare impacts, and crime linked to gambling, urging residents to contact lawmakers and push for action in Columbia. The author blames officials and organized crime and praises lawmakers who oppose the system.
Brief contributions required with signature address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or email editorial scescape.net.
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