Editorial: impeachment caution amid political games
The Chicago Tribune argues Republicans distort the impeachment process for advantage, criticizing House leaders for secrecy and sensationalism. It urges Henry Hyde to reclaim control, condemn partisan witch hunts, and push for restraint as Starr's case weakens alongside public doubt.
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House
Tom DeLay
FBI
House Judiciary Committee
Henry Hyde
DeLay
White House
Congress
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Clinton
Judiciary Committee
Hyde
Chicago Tribune
Truth and the Fifth Amendment in Clinton controversy
The Gazette argues lying under oath is a crime while the Fifth Amendment protects a citizen from compelled self incrimination. It notes the government’s need for truth may clash with individual rights and that refusal to answer cannot prove guilt.
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Bill Clinton
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Missile defense debate targets red herrings and threats
The piece argues that North Korea’s Aug 31 rocket test shows potential long range capability, urging defense in depth against terrorists and missiles while criticizing senators who dismiss defenses as futile. It highlights Iran Libya Syria and North Korea as missile threats and stresses updating U S policy beyond the 1972 ABM Treaty.
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North Korea
Japan
Pacific
Alaska
Hawaii
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Henry Shelton
US. Senate
Mullahs
Iran
At&t
United States
Reagan
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
US Senate
Sen. Dorgan
Libya
Syria
America
United
States
Clinton
Soviet Union
United Nations
House of Representatives
Senate
State marks 25 years of SC addiction recovery efforts
The state celebrates September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and notes the 25th anniversary of the 301 system of county authorities created by Act 301 of 1973. Gov Beasley lauds the program, CARF accreditation covers all 34 counties, and the director of the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services reflects on progress and future goals.
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South Carolina
S.C. General Assembly
General Assembly
David Beasley
CARF
Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
Letters on Clinton behavior and Aiken business sidewalks
A letter-writer laments President Clinton's conduct amid the Starr report, urges accountability and repentance, and notes that forgiveness carries consequences. The piece then critiques sidewalk advertising during Aiken's Makin and complains about city ordinances harming local merchants, followed by praise for Mattie Hall Nursing Home and thanks to staff.
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Clinton
Aiken
Park Avenue
Laurens Street
Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor and asks contributors to include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape.net
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Editorial
Scescape.net
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Jeffrey J. Wallace
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S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other
Lexington Medical Center
Mattie Hall Nursing Home
Aiken County
Dorothy Herdman
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