Bush Order Encourages Privatization Of Public Assets
The president signs an executive order easing sale of airports roads bridges and sewage plants by state and local governments. It cuts federal share of proceeds and aims to raise millions while potentially trimming operating costs and upgrading infrastructure though many governments may still opt not to sell.
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Bush
Washington
White House Council On Competitiveness
Dan Quayle
Office of Management and
Bud
America
California
Mr. Bush
Letters to the Editor spark debate on co op governance and city projects
Aiken readers urge greater transparency in co op elections and executive perks while praising a proposed 2.6 million recreation complex. They criticize management benefits and call for published disclosures, strong oversight, and voter engagement. Concerns extend to city waste, landfill use, and feasibility of funds for facilities and upgrades.
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Washington
Living
Aiken City
Aiken
South Aiken
Citizens’ Field
Amily
Bar Park
Dixie Boys League
North Augusta
Chris Cahill
Banks Mill Road
Judicial Oligarchy May Get Last Word
The piece argues against a balanced budget amendment HJR 290, warning it could force a presidential and congressional bargaining trap. It questions enforcement and fears a Supreme Court driven fiscal control, labeling such a shift an unelected oligarchy’s reach.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Women Running Strong in 1980s U.S. Elections
The piece notes women candidates across the country gaining momentum as outsiders and insiders alike vie for high office. It highlights Yeakel's Philadelphia group Women’s Way, aims to retire Arlen Specter, and cites other notable women like Carol Moseley Braun. It discusses voter anger, gender dynamics, and concerns such as education health care and the economy shaping campaigns. It also cites polls showing mixed views on gender in candidacy.
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Yeakel
Phila Jadelphia
Women's Way
Specter
Washington
Pennsylvania
Arlen Specter
Carol Moseley Braun
Cook County
Alan Dixon
University of New Hampshire
New Hamp
Massachusetts
Regina Villa
Manchester
Beacon Hill
Campaig Villa
Robert Buell
R-Boxford
Anita Hill
Clarence Thomas
Villa
Wommn
Too Many Moms Lack Hugging Time on Mother's Day
A reflective piece argues mothers face harder times as expectations rise, noting many single mothers lack support and hugs. It urges recognition of working moms and warns of a cycle where absent fathers and economic stress hinder parenting, ending with a somber reminder of generational impact.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Debraz. Price
Co-Op
The
Edito
Michael Laughlin
John Cunningham
Roscoe Hightower
Henry Moseley
Aiken Standard
Fred Cavanaugh
Ashington
House
Senate
White House
Union
James J. Kilpatrick
Versal Press
Synarcate
Thesident
Attae
Joan Crawford
Ma Barker
Nancy Reagan
Patti
Norman Rockwell
Donna Reed
Harriet Nelson
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