Education tests and social promotion clash over college admissions
Tests drawn from OCR guidelines threaten to curb SAT and ACT use, arguing disparate impact on minorities. The Education secretary backs broader remedies beyond scores, urging remediation and alternative measures to widen access while preserving standards.
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U.S. Department of Education
Secretary of Education
Richard W. Riley
Riley
Office For Civil Rights
OCR
Editorial Reprocessing and the Nuclear Energy Debate
Editorial argues reprocessing of nuclear fuel is essential to maximize energy from spent fuel and curb air pollution. It cites Germany, France, and U.S. history, notes SRS as a potential site, mentions Pat Buchanan and George W. Bush positions, and links global warming to energy security and rising electric bills in the Southeast. The piece urges quick action by Energy Secretary Bill Richardson.
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U.S
Jimmy Carter
Allied General Fuel
Barnwell
Savannah River
South Carolina
Aikens
Pat ‘Buchanan
SRS
George W. Bush
Texas
Columbia
Energy
Bill Richardson
Hillary Clinton Senate bid would reshape two roles
The piece weighs Hillary Clinton possibly running for New York’s Senate while still serving as first lady. It notes past efforts toward universal health coverage, questions about residence and timing, and the tension between personal ambition and the honored, nonpartisan first lady role.
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Washington
White House
Bill Clinton
Hillary
Insurance
Congress
Hillary Clinton
America
New York
All the People
Senate
Charles Schumer
Robert Kennedy
Massachusetts
Westchester County
Letter from a Serbian-born doctor urging NATO bombing to stop
Branislav Ko expresses grief over his father’s death near the Chinese Embassy and a hospital bombing in Belgrade. He, an American-trained physician, pleads that NATO airstrikes stop, arguing they harm civilians, created refugees, and strain US relations. He condemns political leaders and recalls personal loss and fear.
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Serbia
America
New York
Belgrade
United States
NATO
Shea
Mr. Clinton
Ms. Albright
Heeeiee
Miss Lewinsky
Kosovo
Russia
Branislav Ko
Letter Carriers Thank Community for Food Drive Support
The National Association of Letter Carriers Aiken Branch 1569 reports over 28,000 pounds donated in the seventh annual one day food drive across Aiken Barnwell Graniteville Johnston New Ellenton and Williston. Since 1993 CSRA residents unite to restock local food banks with donations led by Branch 1569 coordinator.
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Aiken
Barnwell
Graniteville
Johnston
New Ellenton
Williston
Golden Harvest Food Bank
National Association of Letter Carriers
CSRA
Letters to the Editor for Aiken Standard Addressing Format
Brief letters to the editor requested by the Aiken Standard include the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed editorial scescape net.
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Aiken Stanaara
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Scescape
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