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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 2000

Page

11

Debate ends as Confederate flag moves from Capitol dome

Gov. Jim Hodges signs the bill to remove the Confederate flag from the Capitol dome and place it in a designated display. The editor commends the governor and lawmakers for enduring a long debate and urges state leaders to focus on unifying efforts to improve South Carolina for all citizens.

Jim Hodges Capitol David Wilkins South Carolina

Mbeki AIDS views questioned during White House visit

The Chicago Tribune notes Thabo Mbeki’s challenge to scientific consensus on HIV AIDS during his state visit with President Clinton. It highlights his letter opposing the virus cause theory, a 33 member AIDS advisory board featuring dissidents, and past doubts about AZT safety. The piece warns that mixed signals risk South Africa’s fight against AIDS.

Thabo Mbeki Mbeki Nelson Mandela Clinton White House South Africa sub-Saharan Africa Berkeley Peter Duesberg David Rasnick Duesberg Rasnick Africa Chicago Tribune

Clinton Lazio race tests New York Senate dynamics

The piece weighs Hillary Rodham Clinton's ability to handle New York political pressure against Rick Lazio's campaign strengths. It notes Lazio's solid, statewide reach and Clinton's star power, while stressing the need for her to craft a durable message beyond her national profile as the race tightens.

Washington New York Senate Hillary Rodham Clinton Big Apple Clinton Rudy Giuliani Borneo Rick Lazio House of Representatives Long Island George Pataki Alfonso D’amato Charles Schumer Lazio Millary Clinton Giuliani New York Hillary Clinton Secret Service Tom Downey Senate Newt Gingrich New York City Bronx

Supreme Court strikes down key porn blocking rule for cable TV

In a 5 4 ruling the court voided a provision of the 1996 Telecommunications Act that required tamper proof blocking of porn channels before 6 a.m. and after 10 p.m. The decision leaves parents with limited protection while Congress must craft feasible alternatives. Justice Breyer dissents warning millions of children may be exposed.

America U.S. Supreme Court Playboy Channel Playboy Congress Stephen G. Breyer Breyer Supreme Court

Debating Internet Filters and Censorship Values

A May 22 Pro Con editorial argues censorship via filters clashes with traditional values. A Washington lobby group senior director cites library harms and parental responsibility, while logging and supervision offer alternatives to blocking. Aiken juror reflections praise local officials and police conduct.

Washington

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Aikentandard Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Ellen C. Priest Garth R Jack Germond and Jules Witcover Tribune Media Services City of Aiken Richard Pearce Jeremy Crow Brian Brazier Aiken
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