Public stations and political ads spark First Amendment debate
A federal appeals court ruling allows political and campaign ads on public radio and tv, though not ads by profit makers. Judges say restrictions must be narrowly tailored to protect educational programming, while concerns linger that ad revenue could shift content away from education. The decision contrasts with prior bans and echoes ongoing debates about funding and public service values.
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John T. Noonan Jr
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Chuck
Barack
Aiken Standard Staff Credits Mixed Roles and Contacts
Publisher and editor credits list Scott B. Hunter and others with roles across executive editing production advertising and business management. The document outlines staff positions at Aiken Standard including executive editor production director and managing editor with associated contact formatting.
The Secret Service scandal and public duty questions
The column argues over allegations of Secret Service agents and military members involved with prostitutes in Cartagena, urging accountability from Rep. Darrell Issa and the DHS probe. It contrasts discipline with self restraint and questions the moral history of the Service and implications for families and national reputation.
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Secret Service
U.S
Obama
Cartagena
Colombia
Darrell Issa
Calif
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Tom Clancy
Telemundo
NBC News
Hezbollah
South America
United States
Letters Questioning Federal Aid For Aiken Bridge And NRA Ties
A reader questions the Laurens Street bridge funded by the Federal Relief Fund and critiques local Republicans and the governor for accepting federal money. The letter also debates Tea Party beliefs, senator DeMint’s role, and gun ownership rights amid NRA ties to manufacturers and gun violence incidents.
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Laurens Street
Aiken Republican Assembly
Senate
Liam McGidley Aiken
Salvation Army thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week
The Salvation Army celebrates volunteers for their time and service. Last year the charity served 20,137 meals, provided 3,956 lodging nights, assisted nearly 800 families, visited 1,200 nursing home residents, ran programs for 1,427 seniors, and gave food and toys to 2,791 children at Christmas.
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Angela Men Aes
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