Car tax rollback plans spark election year debate in South Carolina
Editorial notes lawmakers in Columbia clash over a 2011 car tax repeal funded by growth revenue and a broader 2005 to 2021 rollback. Senate plans differ on timing and scope with 30 percent growth funding, while critics warn of future revenue gaps and higher taxes to fund services. Senate and House budget debates hint at electoral pressure risking long-term state finances.
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Columbia
South Carolina
House
Senate
David Beasley
Beasley
John Cour
Rcolumbia
Courson
Social Security reform and privatization debate
The article argues that raising payroll taxes retirement ages or cutting COLA worsen both the program and workers finances. It details how these moves lower returns, increase costs, and threaten future benefits while proposing opt out to private accounts as a no lose solution funded by reallocating payroll taxes. Daniel J. Mitchell of The Heritage Foundation is cited.
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Social Security
U.S. Treasury
COSA
Media stampede shows risk to nonpublic figures
A writer recalls David Seidman nearly caught in a TV camera crush at the Cosmos Club and reflects on media overreach. Roone Arledge urges restraint while networks pool coverage. The piece muses on public figures versus ordinary people and the need for fair, cautious reporting.
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David Seidman
David
Virginia
Cosmos Club
Washington
Court House
Monica
Los Angeles
Paula Jones
Ists
Sam Donadson
Washington Post
Jerry Springer
Springer
Washington Press Corps
Beasley Gets Defense From Speaker On Behalf Of Governor
South Carolina House Speaker defends Gov Beasley against AP analysis arguing for a fuller view of his leadership. He cites tax cuts, crime measures, welfare reform, capital investment and education progress as evidence of a strong reform record and broad legislative support.
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Beasley
David Beasley
Associated Press
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Social Services
Earth Day program frustration over city event coverage
Christine E. Huzella criticizes the Aiken Standard for not publicizing or covering the Earth Day event organized by the City Recreation Department on Saturday April 18. She notes schools brought many families, but urges the media to keep adults informed about city events rather than relying on children for awareness.
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Aiken
Recreation Department
Christine E. Huzella
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