Repeal Davis-Bacon Act debated by Congress
The essay argues for repealing the Davis-Bacon Act or redefining prevailing wage to curb higher federal construction wages. It notes 79 co sponsors in a Stenholm Stangeland bill and cites GAO data showing overpayments burdening taxpayers. The piece supports maintaining intent while limiting wage excesses.
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Davis-Bacon
Charles Stenholm
Arlan Stangeland
Uncle Sam
General Accounting Office
Stenholm-Stangeland
Edward H. Howard dies at 66 lifelong Aiken County resident
Edward H. Howard son of the late Sheriff Henry Hampton Howard and Harriet Stroble Howard died at 66. A Clemson University alumnus, he was a longtime choir member at First Baptist Church and a charter Choraliers member. He worked with Gulf Oil and helped operate Aiken Nursing Home, and was active in the Aiken Community Playhouse.
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Edward H. Howard
Aiken County
Henry Hampton Howard
Harriet Stroble Howard
Ed Howard
First Baptist Church
The
Choraliers
Aiken Community Playhouse
Clemson University
Gulf Oil Corp
Aiken Nursing Home
Worthy Opponents In America's Cup Showdown
Americans await the 25th defense as Liberty faces Australia II in a four out of seven race series. Both crews trained for two years, and sailing fans back Liberty while acknowledging Australia II as a worthy rival to keep the stakes high.
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Liberty
Australia II
Thought For Today Quote From Hugo On Truth
A Thought For Today entry notes Victor Hugo quote about honesty and deception. It presents the 1802 1885 author and his warning about lying to others.
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Victor Hugo
Reagan the Unassailable a frustrated press analysis
The New Republic piece by Sidney Blumenthal argues Reagan survives repeated gaffes while the Washington press, led by Curtis Wilkie, Steven Weisman, and Lou Cannon, struggle with perceptions of bias. Blumenthal says press rules shield Reagan from accountability and reveal a deeper ideological agenda.
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Reagan
Sidney Blumenthal
Washington Press Corps
Curtis Wilkie
Boston Globe
Soviet Union
Wilkie
Ronald Reagan
Blumenthal
Steven Weisman
New York Times
Weisman
Lou Cannon
Washington Post
The Untold Story Of The Budget By M Stanton Evans
Washington policy analyst argues Congress faces a flawed 1984 budget plan with large deficits and rising entitlements. He cites 80 billion growth this year, costs overrunning by 40 to 60 billion, and compares 1983 projections to actuals, blaming automatic programs and tax hikes for escalating outlays.
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Jimmy Carter
Office of Management and Budget
Congressional Budget Committees
Defense
Treasury
Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Anonymous letters are not considered. Legibility matters and edits may condense for space and libel concerns.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
S.C
McGovern’s Liberal Platform Draws Fire From Critics
The piece argues McGovern embodies a liberal left program calling for higher federal spending and taxes, undoing defense buildup, shifting aid to Israel, and engaging with the Soviets. It contrasts his stance with Wallace’s 1948 run, notes seven candidates, and questions credibility of his quest for the presidency.
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George McGovern
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Republic
Ronald Reagan
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Nicaragua
Fidel Castro
Israel
Soviet Union
McGovern
Geneva
Henry Wallace
Yugoslavia
Europe
Wallace
Progressive Party
H. L. Mencken
Resolutions Committee
Mencken
Castro
Walter Mondale
Alan Cranston
Gary Hart
Democratic Party
Dear Dr Graham on firing and self examination
A reader writes about being fired for poor relations with coworkers and asks for guidance. Dr Graham urges self assessment, humility, and prayer to identify faults, listen better, and strive for peaceful conduct consistent with Romans 12 18.
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