Editorial Re news Savvy and the Rise of Fake Posts
Aiken Standard calls out the spread of unverified online rumors about local politics. It notes a false Facebook claim that councilman Dick Dewar planned to run for mayor, and urges readers to verify facts before sharing.
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Parents should direct their child’s education against bureaucratic control
Randy Page of South Carolinians for Responsible Government argues for parental veto over district and state decision making in school choice. He cites tax credit funded scholarships, Florida outcomes, and the need for low income students to access private options. Page highlights 30,000+ placed in private schools and urges empowering parents to choose the best fit.
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Opposition lawmaker rounds on PM during tight parliament grilling
Masashi Waki of the Liberal Democratic Party shouts at Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Cabinet members as scrutiny intensifies over Japan's worst nuclear crisis and TEPCO. The scene reflects mounting government pressure to resolve the disaster.
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Obama backs balanced approach to debt and tax reform
Moses Mims of Aiken argues that President Obama should retain Medicare Medicaid and Social Security funding while pursuing a balanced plan. He advocates taxing high earners ending Bush tax cuts and rejects Republican privatization of Medicare. The writer cites CBO findings and hopes for bipartisan compromise.
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Adapt or Die How to Rebuild the U S Economy
Gregory J Topliff argues that the United States must adapt to survive. He criticizes past leadership, urges expanding domestic refining, freezing imported oil, reopening capped wells, and expanding oil drilling to boost jobs and federal revenue. He cites Obama and international oil markets as drivers of cost pressures.
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