Nation Divides Over Same Sex Marriage Debates and Punitive Damages
The editorial notes President Clinton’s opposition to gay marriage as pragmatic politics amid a national reluctance to redefine marriage. It cites a Hawaii ruling on same sex marriage and warns such decisions could force wider recognition. Also discussed are a BMW refinishing fraud case, a $4 million punitive award, and questions about proportionality and legislative limits.
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Clinton
Congress
Hawaii
Seattle Times
Ira Gore Jr
Alabama
BMW
Dr. Gore
Miami Herald
Aiken Standard Ip Location and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard provides location at 126 Rutland Drive and mailing address P O Box 456, Aken 29802. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 pm Monday to Friday. Subscription and delivery issues contact numbers 549 5315 and 649 5315 with circulation hours listed and switchboard 648 2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aken
Scott
Hunter
Dole Struggles as Election Laws Favor Clinton and Incumbents
In a critical column, the author argues campaign finance laws empower incumbents and burden challengers like Bob Dole. It notes Clinton raising over $20 million, Dole selling assets, and a GOP blitz while reforms needed to reduce influence of money and restore transparency.
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Washington
Bob Dole
Federal Election Commission
Republican National Committee
Bill Clinton
Dole
National Press
Clinton
George Bush
Congress
Capitol Hill
Bradley A. Smith
Cato Institute
Ohio
Margaret McIntyre
Ross Perot
Steve Forbes
Michael Huffington
Oliver North
Puppets on a string or the SRS rate hike debate
Charles L Posey of Warrenville questions SCE G rate increases of five dollars per customer to fund a new coal plant and worries about hidden costs. He recalls local controversies over a laundry plant and SRS tritium plans, arguing leaders push projects with taxpayer impact and urging direct voter control.
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Sce&g
Aiken Standard
Aiken
Highway 1
Columbia
SRS
Burke County
Charles L. Posey
Warrenville
Checklist For Security Begins Within Home
Dr. Fred Andrea urges families to build a home checklist rooted in faith. Highlights acceptance, expectancy, listening, security, recognition, and religious instruction as core elements for stronger family life and authentic living.
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Paul
Timothy
Andrea
God
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