Speculators Lose Ground as Auctions Set Radio Rights
Congress moves toward auctioning new radio spectrum instead of gifting it to speculators. The plan, backed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, would raise about 7.2 billion for taxpayers over five years, with flexible bids including royalties to help smaller firms.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Chevron
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Letters to the Editor criticize Aiken schools funding and priorities
A letter-writer denounces prolonged budget fights over Aiken County schools. It contrasts standout teachers with alleged mediocrity, noting a physical education teacher chosen for a Russia seminar and other staff earning speaking slots, while funds reportedly fail to cover trip costs and a substitute.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken County
Aiken Elementary
United States
Russia
South Aiken High
Richmond
Canada
Emassy
University of Salamanca
Spain
Aiken Standard Readers Urged to Support Teachers and Letters
A letter urges readers to write signed brief letters to the editor to reflect community views. It argues teachers deserve funding for continued education, criticizes asking teachers to pay out of pocket, and calls for raises when funds allow. It highlights student benefit from strong teachers and urges district support.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aiken County
Power in the Ballot Box Highlights Debate Impact
Boston Globe columnist Thomas Oliphant notes the 1992 debates shaped public ownership of campaigns. Voters praised live settings like Richmond town meeting and the St Louis opener, while media was seen as less trusted. The bipartisan commission shaped formats, emphasizing live turnout and audience engagement over press influence.
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Atlanta
Richmond
Michigan State
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Diana Carlin
University of Kansas
Jim Lehrer
PBS
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ABC
Carole Simpson
Lehrer
Simpson
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Frank Fahrenkopf
Paul Kirk
Hawaii Supreme Court opens door to same sex marriage
A Hawaii ruling on equal protection narrows the state ban, suggesting a trial could justify same sex marriage. The piece debates marriage's link to procreation, the shift toward domestic-partner options, and the potential societal reordering without public input.
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Hawaii
Washington
New Republic
Andrew Sullivan
Julian Ule
UCLA
Uncle Jess Answers Readers With Simple World View
Dear readers submit questions on broad issues from carrier numbers to public health and health care reform. Uncle Jess provides a blunt, humorous guidance style addressing aviation, governance, and social questions with plainspoken logic and possible policy musings.
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