Gingrich Aiding Clinton Despite GOP Bluster
Columnist Sandy Grady notes Newt Gingrich unintentionally boosts Bill Clinton’s poll numbers by criticizing GOP leadership and acting as a de facto national therapist. In the 11 months after Gingrich’s 1994 Revolution, Clinton’s approval rose to about 47 percent as the public reacts to political turmoil and hurricane aftermath.
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Bubba Committee
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
the Prez
Newt
Goals 2000 aims questioned by Claremont Institute
The Claremont Institute critiques the Goals 2000: Educate America Act noting the law uses the word will over 40 times to mandate actions by states and districts. It cites provisions promising preschool access and parent training as examples, arguing government overreach.
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Bush
Clinton
Claremont Institute
Orange County Register
Aiken Standard Help Line and Contact Details
Community readers are guided on home delivery, circulation hours, and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard. Includes paper delivery deadlines, switchboard, fax, and newsroom contacts for Local News Features and Sports editors, with publisher’s representative phone line.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
United Way Campaign in Aiken County Exceeds Goal
The 1995 Aiken County United Way campaign raised 2,380,474 dollars, reaching 108.2 percent of a 2.2 million goal and beating 1994 results despite Savannah River Site downsizing. Campaign Chairman Paul Durban praised resilience and teamwork. SRS contributed 974,000 toward an 850,000 goal as corporate support rose countywide.
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Aiken
Aiken County
United Way
Savannah River
Paul Durban
Durban
United Way Campaign Surges With Graniteville Gifts
A campaign update notes a $143 168 contribution from Graniteville Co employees to United Way. Carol McCormack calls the results a miracle and credits volunteers and staff led by Mr Durban. The drive supports 29 agencies aiding Aiken County residents amid an uncertain year.
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Graniteville Co
United Way
Carol McCormack
Aiken County
Durban
Words Are the Only Judge of Politicians
Christopher Brauchli argues that voters rely on words to judge politicians and that leaders like Colin Powell and Bill Clinton have shifted positions for political gain. He contrasts public self description with later actions and notes blame-shifting when confronted with changed views.
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Colin Powell
Catte Stine
IRS
Senator Date
Clinton
Dole
Powell
Aiken hospital staff praised for handling bus accident
Letters laud the caring efficient response by Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a school bus crash on Monday October 16. Superintendent Linda B Eldridge notes none of the students were seriously hurt and commends the hospital staff for calming anxiety of families and staff. Gary L Stooksbury of Aiken Electric Cooperative weighs in on utility rate battles and public interest against IOU plans.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Main Street
Wall Street
South Carolina Electric & Gas
Southeastern Power Administration
House Resources Committee
Aiken Electric Cooperative
South Carolina
Washington
Icus
Aiken Opens Alcohol and Drug Center Director Speaks
Terrance Brown leads Aiken's new Alcohol and Drug Center with over 50 staffers enabling internal communication. The project cost about 1.5 million dollars funded by taxpayers and county support including a 650000 revenue bond and 350000 from the state. The church aims to reduce government size and provide cheaper services while residents express mixed views on funding and accountability.
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Aiken
Terrance Brown
County Council
The Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor. Brief letters with the writer signature, mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers are requested for verification. Addresses and contact details will be used to confirm authenticity.
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