Clinton quietly campaigns for a Democratic edge in Congress
Columnist Sandy Grady notes Bill Clinton pursues a stealth campaign in the run up to a November election. He aims for a Democratic House without overtly promising to topple Newt Gingrich, leaning on economy gains and cross party appeals to win broad support.
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GOP should practice what it is preaching
Columnist Myriam Marquez highlights perceived hypocrisy in GOP and Newt Gingrich over campaign finance. Gingrich calls for laws against foreign money in campaigns while GOPAC once courted international figures at embassy events.
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Gingrich
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Myriam Marquez
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James Garfield
Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard gives location 326 Rutland Drive and mailing P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Office hours are 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday. Calls for subscriptions delivery issues switchboard and editorial staff numbers are listed.
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Clinton Gore budget claims face price tag scrutiny
The piece argues Clinton and Gore overstate a balanced budget by 2002 and fail to price key promises such as drug tests for drivers license seekers, anti-terrorism funding, and expanded programs. It contrasts Clinton's aggressive stance with Dole's evasions and questions the campaign rhetoric.
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Congressional Budget Office
PTA
Great Lakes
Everglades
Previous candidates had more bite
Forbes contributor Richard Phalon notes that past candidates matched the wit of their own writings, while Clinton and Dole rely on cautious rhetoric. He cites archival quips from Hayes, Arthur, Jefferson, Madison, Hoover, Garfield, Roosevelt and Buchanan to contrast sharper style with modern politicking.
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Bob Dole
Rutherford B. Hayes
Boston Post
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James Madison
Herbert Hoover
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Hoover
Quick Loans Corporation
James Buchanan
Letters to the Editor oppose United Nations agenda
A reader denounces the United Nations and Secretary General Boutros-Ghali, accusing them of an extremist agenda and meddling in U S elections. The letter claims plans for China style family planning, abortion on demand, infanticide, forced sterilization, promotion of homosexuality, and a treaty to deny parental rights, plus a call to taxpayers to fund the UN.
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Boutros-Ghali
Republican Party
America
Susan Swanson Urges Economic Diversification in South Carolina
The message argues for diversification of the local economy near Savannah River Site and urges Susan Swanson to run for State Senate. It criticizes incumbents for talk over action, notes idle mills in the Valley, and promotes tax cuts and deregulation to spur growth and reduce welfare dependence.
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