India’s Nuclear Tests defy world and raise regional risk
Editorial condemns India’s three underground nuclear detonations under the BJP government as a dangerous challenge to nonproliferation efforts. It urges the United States and allies to act decisively, halt aid, and press China and Pakistan to avoid a nuclear escalatory race.
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India
United States
Iran
Bharatiya Janata Party
Washington
Pakistan
China
Stirl
New Delhi
Group of Eight
World Bank
Clinton
U.S
Congress
Japan
Drawing the line on public health
An Advocate editorial argues against using tax funds to reimburse Viagra for Louisiana’s poor and calls for changing the Medicaid rules. It notes that Viagra is FDA approved and prescribed by a doctor, with limited exceptions, and urges prioritizing essential services like education and developmental disability programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Louisiana
The
Advocate
Baton Rouge
Dole on Viagra Brings Open Talk and Policy Questions
Bob and Elizabeth Dole discuss Viagra on CNN and in New York, praising the drug as life enhancing. The column probes male fear of prostate cancer testing, the rise of a Viagra elite, and state Medicaid coverage disparities amid insurer gender bias debates.
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Washington
Bob
Elizabeth Dole
CNN
Larry King
American Red Cross
New York City
Doles
Liddy
Bob Dole
America
Africa
Asia
Urban Institute
District of Columbia
Steve Zuckerman
Readers weigh in on Aiken County life and lottery talk
In a letter from a new resident, concerns about the newspaper and local real estate, insurance differences, and job finds are voiced. A Florida lottery supporter urges a similar program in South Carolina tied to college tuition, while the editor notes upgrades to a new computer system and ongoing formatting improvements for briefs and listings.
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Aiken County
Massachusetts
Florida
South Carolina
S.C
Aiken High School
Bill Corbett
Bill
Lisa Parrish
Joe Wilson
FFA
Wilson
Clemson
Dangers of Highway 278 Prompt Public Safety Letters
Readers urge safety upgrades on Highway 278 Beech Island to Barnwell citing high traffic and deadly crashes. Mention calls for reduced speeds shoulder widening paved pull offs and a center turn lane. Also acknowledges supportive messages to educators and reflections on abuse and seeking help.
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Beech Island
Barnwell
Jason Limehouse
Silver Bluff High School
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Inversal Press
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Utah
Alabama
California
New York
Illinois
American College of Obstetricians
Brock McLeod
John Cunningham
Shunter
Scescape.net
Hunter
U.S. 278
David McClure Jr
David
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