HIV Prevention Act proposed to reform AIDS reporting
Columnist Roderick Conrad reports on Congressman Tom Coburn's bid for federal HIV reforms. The act would create confidential national HIV reporting, partner notification, and protections for healthcare providers and patients, plus clarity on insurer HIV testing results and adoptive parental disclosure. It frames intentional HIV transmission as criminal behavior.
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Arthur Ashe
Rock Hudson
Kimberly Bergalis
Ashe, Hudson
Bergalis
Magic Johnson
Johnson
Tom Coburn
Kokla
Centers For Disease Control
Congress
Roderick Conrad
City of Aiken hires Edens & Avant for industrial property sales
The city adopts an aggressive marketing plan for city owned industrial sites, contracting Edens & Avant to partner with local real estate agents and promote Verenes and Aviation Parks. The goal is to attract smaller industrial firms, support local jobs, and diversify the economy while maintaining convenient access to Interstate and the airport. Steve Thompson, City Manager, notes the effort and provides contact details.
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Aiken
State Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Aiken Corporation
Edens & Avant
City
Cite
Verenes
City of
Summit on America's Future stirs unease over volunteering
The Summit for America's Future sparks debate with fears of government overreach and dilution of private charity. Advocates praise local, unpaid volunteering while critics warn against expansive corporate led programs and compulsory student service for diplomas. Evidence suggests many already volunteer, yet critics doubt massive long term impact on health and safety, noting professional support is essential.
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America
Americorps
Sider
Colin Powell
Alliance For Youth
Clinton
Linton
Alan Melchior
Brandeis’ Center For Human Resources
Bank vote fuels debate on investor raids and PALFED's fate
In Palmetto Federal Savings Bank’s annual meeting, Mid-Atlantic Investors and John Hancock pressed a non binding resolution to put PALFED in play. Local holders backed the directors 10 to 1, praising PALFED’s five year recovery and urging steady leadership against profit driven raiding by external investors.
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Palmetto Federal Savings Bank
Palfed
Mid-Atlantic
Mid- Atlantic
John Hancock Insurance Co
Phoenix
John Troutman
Tocary
John Hancock
Alken Standut welcomes Letters to the Editor
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