Notable quotes from public figures form a mosaic of views
A compilation of remarks from attorney Jeffrey M. Leving astronaut Tim Cole police chief Joan Cunningham and other figures. The quotes touch on custody battles kidnap survival ballooning volunteerism and social issues. Some reflect trauma crime fundraising and politics with attention to real world events and public reaction.
Windfall windfall and the Orioles dynasty dream
Peter Angelos, Baltimore Orioles owner, faces a possible $1 billion tobacco settlement windfall if Maryland wins its suit. The sum could let him lure top free agents, reshaping MLB power with massive salaries for Mussina, Palmiero, Alomar, and Ripken while funding state programs or lowering ticket prices.
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Phoenix
Baltimore Orioles
Yankees
Montreal Expos
Orioles
Peter Angelos
Mike Mussina
Rafael Palmiero
Roberto Alomar
Cal Ripken
Jerry Seinfeld
Angelos
Maryland
Angelosgreed
Braves
Ted Turner
Dodgers
Rupert Murdoch
George Steinbrenner
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Kansas City Royals
Boston Red Sox
Farnell Hall
Old North Church
Beacon Hill
Pedro Martinez
Meda
Mussina
Scot Ericson
Jimmy Key
Mariners
Randy Johnson
Seattle
Randy
Brady Anderson
The
Yan
Kes
Bernie Williams
Chris Hoiles
Mike Piazza
Mike
Cal
O's Hall of Fame
General Assembly
Mr. Angelos
O's
Camden Yards
South Carolina Leads in Immunizing 2 Year Olds
Gov Beasley celebrates SC ranking among top states for timely immunization of about 90 percent of 2 year olds. Yet 10 percent remain unvaccinated on time, likely many in poverty, with free vaccines available at clinics and some doctors, but outreach remains a challenge.
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South Carolina
David Beasley
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC
Spartanburg
Herald Journal
Gramm pushes private accounts for Social Security reform
In a discussion of Social Security, Sen. Phil Gramm advocates a phased shift to private investment accounts with a menu of options, bonds to temper risk, and a government board to select investments. Drew Scheberle notes partisan lines blur as public opinion shifts, with support from some conservatives and go-go younger voters in Texas.
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Phil Gramm
Texas
Gramm
Sam
Patrick Daniel Moynihan
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Drew Scheberle
Concord Coalition
Ken Bentsen
Lloyd Doggett
Bentsen
Doggett
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Jeffrey M. Leving
Steve Fagan
Texas Magazine
Jan Reid
Mexico City
Tim Cole
Steve Fossett
Adam Sarren
Pennsylvania
John Gillette
New Castle
Del
Joan Cunningham
Debra Puglisi
Colin Powell
Powell
Molly Spearman
R-Saluda
Smilingwind
Albuquerque
Duke
Brian Gomes
New Bedford, Mass
McDonald's
Jerry Stewart
Piemont, S.C
Fred Cavanaugh
Kenneth Apfel
Mark Sanford
R S.C
Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
J. David Boyd
Stephen P. Conyers
James R. Bennett Jr
Bob Cohn
Arizona Republic
Sonebody
Alea
House of Representatives
South Carolina News
Secretary of State
Jim Miles
Miles
House
David Wilkins
Judiciary Committee
Charleston
Post and Courier
Pat Truly
Knight-Ridder Service