Russia needs real reform to heal its economy
The column argues Russia must establish a firm rule of law and a fair tax system, finish privatization, and reduce government control to attract outside investment. It critiques Yeltsin and the Duma for stalling reforms while noting IMF caution and Clinton's Moscow visit as largely symbolic.
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Moscow
Bill Clinton
Russia
Clinton
Boris Yeltsin
Yeltsin
Viktor Cherkomyrdin
Duma
International Monetary Fund
Chernomyrdin
Zyuganov
Lebed
Chicago Tribune
Taking the Contest to extremist actors
The Portland Oregonian argues for widening responses to extremist threats including incidents at embassies in Kenya Tanzania and Sudan Afghanistan. It calls for stronger worldwide embassy security and cautions against overconfidence in ironclad protections while urging full precautionary steps.
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United States
Afghanistan
Sudan
Kenya
Tanzania
Congress
U.S
Privatising Social Security Faces Market Risks and Costs
The piece argues privatizing Social Security could offer higher returns but depends on stock markets and human risk. It cites the Dow plunge, calls for government chosen funds as safeguards, and warns that failures would fall on Uncle Sam and retirees alike.
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Wall Street Journal
Bipartisan Commission
Uncle Sam
Photographers Shape Aiken Standard Vision and Talent
The Aiken Standard highlights its photo staff Ginny Southworth Scott Webster and intern Jared Karr. Ginny, chief photographer, has 19 years at the paper and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from USC, while Scott, a USC Aiken graduate, has nine years and Masters work in journalism and art. The column notes their awards, community impact, and plans to shift toward digital photography, with interns each fall to train in newspaper imaging.
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Ginny Southworth
Scott Webster
Jared Karr
Ginny
Scott
New York City
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Syracuse University
Aiken
Aiken Standard
USC Aiken
USC
Columbia
South Carolina
Maine
New Jersey
Haddonfieldigh School
USCA
South Carolina Press Association
Laura Andrews
Jared
Phi
North
North Augusta
Sonya Jared
Delphi
Matching pay to talent in teaching demands action
Ole Chase argues that teaching salaries lag behind other professions, hindering recruitment and retention. He cites math and science gaps, high turnover, and studies showing teacher quality drives student achievement, urging higher pay, targeted qualifications, and tax incentives to attract top instructors.
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California
Massachusetts
John Silber
Massachusetts Board of Education
Forbes
Education Trust
Texas
Maryland
South
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Ellen
Priest
Stephen P. Conyers
White Houses
Monica
Coody Aiken
National Commission On Retirement Policy
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World of Photography
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Department of Energy
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Webster
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Knight-Ridder Service
Ole Chase
National Education Association
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