Offshore regulations step in the right way
President Obama backs new offshore drilling rules to bolster blowout preventer oversight and emergency well sealing. The Deepwater Horizon spill highlighted risks near South Carolina as regulators consider lease plans Virginia to Georgia. Critics doubt benefits, warn costs and potential beach damage, urging strong, prudent standards.
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Congress plays risky game with Iran talks and Senate role
The Obama administration embraces the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, shifting toward Congress involvement in a delicate deal. The bill would require final sanctions decisions go to Congress with potential veto threats, while critics warn rushed action could derail negotiations with Iran and complicate the Swiss framework.
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Great Britain offers case study in imperial decline
The column argues that Britain’s economic and naval power waned from imperial peak to a diminished role, while the United States faces a similar path. It notes shifts in manufacturing share, naval arms races, and the impact of global reserve currency on policy choices, concluding with cautions for US interventionism as industrial dominance fades. Gary Bunker is cited as a former Aiken County Councilman.
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Farewell to Aiken: Pete Eisenmann thanks community after 26 years
In a letter to the editor Pete Eisenmann announces his departure from Aiken after 26 years of residence and contributions. He reflects on life transitions, plans to return for family obligations, and recalls experiences like Fall and Spring Steeplechase and the Masters. He praises local generosity and community support. Eisenmann thanks Aiken and looks forward to visiting again.
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