Editorial urges transparency by recording state votes
Gov Nikki Haley pushes to require the General Assembly to record votes on budget items and other legislation. The piece argues for on the record voting and online access to create accountability and informed voters, noting past low recorded vote rates and modest costs to implement.
South Carolina moves to require roll call votes
Gov. Nikki Haley says the bill promotes accountability by showing the public how elected officials vote. Allen Olson notes taxpayers can track records at elections. Jean Hampton calls roll calls a clear barometer of government positions. The Greenville News and Free Times report the rollout as a first step toward voter access to on record votes.
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Publisher and Staff Contact List at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard presents a staff roster headed by Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant with departments covering production, advertising, business, editorial, and classifieds led by Phillip Yates Dee Taylor Terri Cheeb Michael W Gibbons Letitia Jefferson and Laura Tiedman.
Smoke and mirrors on budget reform in South Carolina
Deedee Vaughters urges dissolution of the Other Fund and adoption of spending caps. She cites roll call voting signed by Gov. Nikki Haley and 3. [] funds totaling 21.1 billion to argue for transparency and real cuts. Vaughters is an activist and SC Policy Council vice president.
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Libyan siege amid reports of atrocities and aid cuts
The regime targets civilians as it destroys warehouses and cuts water and power in Tripoli. Snipers strike those seeking medical attention while thousands flee tanks and artillery. Hillary Clinton cites disturbing reports of new atrocities by Gaddafi forces.
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Thanking guardian angel for life saved by a single call
Readers thank the anonymous 911 caller whose tip led to foster care for a severely malnourished infant in North Augusta. The note urges reporting concerns to protect children and cites the five year old Mother’s Day rescue. It also argues for publishing state secession documents and notes editors’ withholdings.
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