House vote rejects higher video poker payout cap
Editorial urges continued fight against video gambling expansion after the House blocks a Senate plan raise to a $900 cap per hand. It cites gambling industry influence, warns about conference committee budget rewrites, and supports maintaining the $125 cap as a safeguard against addiction and mischief. The piece notes operators’ dissatisfaction and stresses vigilance over budget finalization and prior gambing loosenings.
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House
Senate
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
John Lindsay
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Ryberg
Clinton warned against weak Kosovo peace plan
The piece argues Clinton must push for a clear demand that all Serbian and Yugoslav forces exit Kosovo. It warns against a peace that mirrors Bosnia's UN mission failures and notes Milosevic's continued presence could threaten lasting results.
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Clinton
Kosovo
Bosnia
United States
NATO
Milosevic
British PR reforms signal shift toward proportional representation
British Prime Minister Tony Blair pushes to modernize government by democratizing the Lords and introducing regional assemblies while steering toward proportional representation in national elections. The piece notes PR’s impact in Scotland and Wales, its potential U.S. benefits, and cites experts Richie and Hill of the Center for Voting and Democracy.
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Great Britain
Tony Blair
House of Lords
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
European Parliament
London City Council
Britain
Dallas
Labor Party
Labor
Conservatives
Greens
United States
Jesse Ventura
Minesota
Amarillo
Texas
Richardson Should Say No Your Bill Richardson
A commentary on Bill Richardson praising his career in and out of government. The piece critiques his handling of China espionage questions and his TV interview missteps calling for accountability while noting his U.N. and energy roles, plus a local reception in Aiken and contact information.
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Bill Richardson
U.S. House of Representatives
Aim
United States
United Nations
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
U.N
al Gore
Gore
Richardson
Clinton
China
Sam
George
NBC
Meet the Press
Tim Russert
Russert
A Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Miss Lewinsky
Monica
Bill Clinton
Savannah River
Aiken
Frustrated residents call for more stores and doctors in Aiken
A letter writer urges bringing a fuller merchandise mix to Aiken malls and stores, lamenting Belk J C Penney and Sears small offerings and empty flagship buildings. They complain patients face long waits for appointments and praise recent cardiology additions while condemning a proposed 16 foot horse downtown.
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Aiken
Augusta
Columbia
Ie. Belk
J.C. Penney
Sears
Belk
Kalmia
JB. White
Dillards
Anselmo
Arthur
David) Cundey
Hitchcock Center Auction Brings In Nearly 50000 Profit
The Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center thanks volunteers donors sponsors advertisers and guests for a successful auction held April 23. Despite Medicare funding cuts to Home Health and Outpatient Rehabilitation services the event netted nearly 50000. Planning for the 13th annual auction on April 28 2000 continues with appreciation for community support and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Hitchcock
Letters to the Editor for Aiken Stannara welcon format
Brief letters to the editor are accepted with signature address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All submissions to Aiken Standard are subject to edit and condensation. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorialusscescape.net.
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Aiken Stannara Welcon
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Editorialusscescape.net
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Angela R. Nalley
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Ellen C. Priest
Kelly Cosky
Satin
James R. Bennett Jr
U.S
Ob Richie
Center For Voting and Democracy
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Center
West Coast
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Scott B. Hunter
Aiken Standard Publisher
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