Editorial Gov. Sanford in the driver's seat
The South Carolina budget spat centers on Gov. Mark Sanford and the Legislature over a federal stimulus request. Sanford says funds should pay state debt rather than layoffs or higher ed costs, and he warns he will not request the money without assurances. Deadline looms tomorrow, with possible impacts on teachers and students.
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South Carolina Moves to Stop Mega-Dumps In State
The state investigator notes SC imports over 1 million tons of garbage yearly due to a 1991 law that allowed oversized landfills. The Lee County site reaches 140 feet, echoing the Capitol, as lawmakers consider a two-year moratorium on new mega-dumps amid industry pushback.
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What’s in a word how rhetoric reshapes policy
Aiken businessman argues that political language redefines fairness and greed to justify tax and policy shifts. He cites Fairness Doctrine and Greed as labels used to sway voters, urging careful scrutiny of rhetoric and defending America’s principled market economy.
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Explosive TB Warning and North Korea Satellite Claims
World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan warns health ministers that new hard-to-treat tuberculosis strains could spiral out of control. Separately North Korea’s state media threatens to shoot down spy planes interfering with its satellite launch preparations.
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German War Critique of Bush Iraq Policy Sparks Civil Liberties Concern
Ian Clark Aiken argues that German critiques comparing GW Bush to the Third Reich misread U.S. history and Congress's role. He cites Clinton, Schumer, Hillary, Edwards, Biden and Woodward to urge informed debate on Iraq, emphasizing civil processes and accountability.
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