Murkowski presses tax hike on imported oil to curb dependence
Alaska Senator Frank Murkowski warns of rising oil reliance with imports at 46.2 percent last year and projections toward 68 to 71 percent by 2015. He rejects Arctic refuge oil, urging higher taxes on petroleum and imports to fund alternative fuels research.
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Public call to give choices on air bag use
The Chicago Tribune argues that federal air bag guidelines delay lifesaving safety by banning deactivation options. It urges the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to permit varied, consumer informed configurations to protect at risk groups while preserving overall protection.
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Traffic Safety Administration
Chicago Tribune
Diana death turns world into an oversized televised wake
McLuhan’s global village reality erupts in the Diana tragedy as TV and satellites knit the world into one mourning family. The piece weighs celebrity culture, media complicity, and the sky wide reach of the Princess’s death across continents and clocks in a single week of televised emotion.
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People Magazine
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T Hey
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PTA
Earl Spencer
NBC
Dodi
Pentagon
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Elton John
Hitler
Saddam
Who Deserves a Turn for the GOP in 2000
The piece argues the GOP favors long service and loyalty. It cites Kemp as first in line, notes Quayle and Forbes as tepid candidates, and suggests fresh figures like Thompson and McCain as possible 2000 nominees.
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Kemp
Quayle
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Fred Thompson
Tennessee
John McCain
Mother Teresa dies at 87 ending era of service
The Roman Catholic nun known for founding the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta died at 87 in the convent she started. She spent decades feeding the hungry, comforting the dying and aiding the destitute, winning the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize and befriending leaders including Princess Diana.
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Letters to the Editor for Aiken Standard invites signatures
The Aiken Standard asks that letters be brief and include the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed to editorial scescape.net.
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