Medicare debate and party critique in Providence Journal
The Providence Journal reports a partisan clash over Medicare reforms. Democrats warn seniors will face higher premiums and losing doctor choice, while Republicans advocate higher beneficiary contributions and curbs on government subsidies. The piece criticizes both sides for exaggeration and calls for broader health care system fixes.
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Welfare Reform Inch by Inch alters key public aid provision
The Senate, with a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats, eliminated a clause banning public assistance for teenage mothers and for mothers with more children on welfare. The move spares infants from loss of basic survival aid, and House moderates are urged to mirror the change before the Tuesday vote.
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Clinton plan aims to protect digital data rights
The Clinton administration proposes a plan to safeguard the rights and interests of data creators on the Internet. If Congress approves, the digital world could hold as much valuable information as the real world, aiding access while shielding creators.
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Aiken Standard Reader Help and Contact Details
Information on location 126 Butland Drive mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 and office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday. Subscription and delivery problems line 649 5315 with circulation customer service hours and switchboard fax and staff contact numbers included.
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Powell a Pretender to the Throne in Conservative Reverence
The piece argues Colin Powell lacks essential presidential traits despite praise from pundits. It portrays him as an outsider needing a clear crusade and tough, sustained leadership to satisfy GOP conservatives and the nation.
Powell an liberal in Clinton style explained politics
Jesse Todd argues Colin Powell aligns with centrist positions on abortion gun control and school prayer, while opposing race-based quotas. He notes Powell’s appeal to moderates but suggests the Republican right would reject him, and that Powell may reflect the political middle as essential to winning the White House.
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Metal detectors in Aiken schools spark debate
Aiken County School Board discussed a policy on metal detectors already purchased to keep weapons from classrooms and extracurricular events. Critics say schools should be nurturing places and safe without such devices. officials note ten weapon cases in the district and fear threats from outside and inside.
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Locker shortage at Kennedy Middle prompts school board challenge
A reader complains Kennedy Middle lacks lockers in mobile units leaving students with heavy books and soggy conditions. He urges board members to wear backpacks all day or meet to find a fix, proposing cubbies or small lockers in mobile classrooms for advisory use.
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