FRA proposes rail safety changes after Graniteville wreck
Editorial notes the FRA response to the Graniteville disaster that killed nine and other incidents nationwide. It urges training and testing improvements, calls for better hazardous materials disclosure to local responders, and stresses ongoing rail safety evaluation to prevent a repeat of the Graniteville tragedy.
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Letter to the Editor warns on same sex marriage ruling
A reader laments a federal judge ruling Nebraska's marriage amendment invalid saying judges overstep constitutional power. The letter argues to amend the U S Constitution to prevent same sex marriage and warns of further changes and activism by courts. It urges Congress to act and voters to respond.
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Joseph Bataillon
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Signing books in Edgefield draws warm reception
A crowd welcomes the author in Edgefield with praise for the book and its family legacy. The author explains the work began years ago to leave a legacy for children, avoiding media rumors until after a father's death when a daughter urged publication.
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Summers on private schools and public education
Column argues Harvard President Larry Summers raises a valid concern that public schools may dumb down curricula to help lower achieving students. He notes many top students enroll in private schools, and warns this could undermine support for public education and widen class gaps if the trend continues. Summers reflects on parental choices and the need to challenge high achievers while improving public schooling.
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Clinton and Gingrich team up on health care reform
The 1995 handshake between Newt Gingrich and Bill Clinton signaled possible bipartisanship on health care. Critics question motives while noting the need to lower costs and expand insurance. Supporters hope a real agreement could improve policy over politics.
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