Politician dispute over war, taxes, and welfare reform
Wilson and Legg clash with Whittington over Iraq war debate, tax cuts, and federal policies. Wilson defends No Child Left Behind and disability funding while backing welfare reform. Legg calls for a 17th Amendment repeal and limited government. Whittington proposes major tax shifts and a 35 hour workweek.
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Wilson
Bush
Legg
Whittington
United States
House of Representatives
Bush pushes UN backed Iraq disarmament vote
President Bush hailed a national security victory as the House approved a resolution 296 to 133 and the Senate passed 71 to 23, urging UN backed disarmament of Saddam Hussein. He said inaction is not an option and warned that Iraq must disarm or face military retaliation while diplomacy with the Security Council continues.
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Saddam Hussein
United States
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Senate
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John McCain
R-Aziz
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State Department
Richard Boucher
Notable educators honored at Williston and Annie Burnside events
In 1995 Williston Middle School Principal Rosie Berry now at Byrd Elementary and 1997 Aiken High School German teacher Art Lader received recognitions announced by Tenenbaum. The day included praise for Peggy Makins of Annie Burnside Elementary. Adcox described as creating a nurturing, home-like environment and focusing on loving children while inspiring good choices. Adcox, formerly in private school teaching, pursued elementary education at USC Aiken in 1996 to build a strong math foundation for young learners.
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Byrd Elementary
Aiken High School
Art Lader
Adcox
Tenenbaum
Peggy Makins
Annie Burnside
Richland
Hickson
S Adcox
USC Aiken
Carter's Nobel query honored his late-era peace work
Former President Jimmy Carter praised as a beacon of human rights and global diplomacy. He highlighted the Carter Center's role in advancing policy and peace, recalling Camp David talks with Sadat and Begin that yielded a landmark accord.
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Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
Carter
Camp David Presi
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Sadat
Begin
Nobel Committee
White House
NAACP Convention Focuses on Finance Education and Voting
Gallman outlines key issues for the NAACP Freedom Awards and upcoming general election. Predatory lending and high interest harms to minorities will be addressed in workshops while education gaps in poorer districts are highlighted. He stresses voter registration and education as essential to turnout.
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Gallman
Naacp Freedom
al Shapton
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