Aiken Standard Editorial Board Quote Thought
The editorial quotes Bret Harte on luck and change, noting the only sure thing about luck is its constant inevitability and transition. It frames luck as a shifting factor in journalism and life, reflecting on how circumstances and fortunes evolve.
Ryan's budget plan criticized for defense imbalance
President Obama calls Paul Ryan's budget a stinkburger and Sarah Palin calls it a joke. The plan leans back to pre sequester defense spending, violates a bipartisan balance, and misses sensible cuts to social programs and defense despite calls for leaner budgeting by past and current defense leaders.
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U.S
House Budget Committee
Paul Ryan
Barack Obama
Sarah Palin
Wisconsin
Ryan
Obama
Senate
Palin
Pentagon
Robert Gates
Chuck Hagel
America
Hagel
Scandal Rocks Malmstrom Air Force Base Leadership Fallout
The Air Force fired the 341st Missile Wing commander and nine senior officers at Malmstrom for a two year cheating scandal on proficiency tests. At least 82 airmen violated the honor code while many junior officers face punishment. Nuclear readiness remained intact, with authorities citing only poor judgment.
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U.S. Air Force
Montana
341St
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Montana Missile Site
Air Force
Democrats use wage talk as election tactic critic of strategy
Kathleen Parker argues Democrats clutch at minimum wage bills as a midterm ploy while Republicans may benefit from voter distrust. The column weighs the political theater, potential economic impacts, and the lasting influence of Mencken on public discourse.
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H.L. Mencken
Phil Dunphy
U.S
House
John Boehner
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Boehner
Mencken
South
Sahara
Public schools praise shared use of Aiken facilities
In a letter to the editor Dr. Elizabeth Everitt commends Aiken County Public Schools for using USCA and Aiken Tech venues for events. She highlights the S C Spring Career and Technical Educators Conference, the Youth Forum for undecided seniors, the Garcia Orchestra Festival, Juilliard outreach programs, and SeaPerch competitions. Sponsors include URS, Bridgestone, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, and more.
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Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
S.C
Aiken Tech
URS
Lower Savannah
Public Education
RCS Corporation
Bridgestone
North Augusta Riverfront
Judith Cunningham
Ray
Lyn Fleming
Etherredge Center
Juilliard
Sharon Brown
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Atlantic Broadband
Southern Bank and Trust
Bridgestone Americas Tire
Augusta Co-op
McDonald’s
Sand River Women’s Club
USCA
Ruth Patrick Center
Njrotc
Health Center
Sandra Jordan
Susan Winsor
Elizabeth Everitt
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