MOX facility at SRS nears two-year construction milestone
Editorial lauds the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility at Savannah River Site nearing two years of construction. It notes the project will convert 34 tons of weapons grade plutonium into reactor fuel for peaceful energy use over a 20 year production life. Shaw AREVA MOX Services leads the build, while the facility aims to aid global peace and community investment.
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South Carolina
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Letter to the editor warns against government health care reach
The writer argues government control extends to health care after banks and industry. They claim 40 million lack insurance but note doctors donate services and many travel abroad. They urge contact with senators and congressmen and remind taxpayers vote them out if unsatisfactory.
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Tony Blair
England
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Business Manager Terri Cheek with contact emails for each position.
Letter to the editor on school design by students
A local architect responds to Rep Don Bowens article about saving taxpayer money on school construction. He argues professional licensing and codes ensure safety and notes universities public consultants and energy efficiency, cautioning against student designed buildings and praising prototypical designs and site adaptations.
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Don Bowen
Aiken
Aiken County
CSRA
Bowen
McDonald Law
Liz Stewart for Aiken leadership boosts city heritage
Aiken resident urges support for Liz Stewart citing the citys cosmopolitan blend and Southern heritage. She praises past leaders and community volunteers who shaped Aikens growth and urges voting for Stewart to continue the baton of leadership for future residents.
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Aiken
Carroll Warner
Odell Weeks
Jim McNair
Bob Penland
Chamber of Commerce
Addi
Whiskey Road
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Friends of the Library
Aiken Center For the Arts
Economic Development Partnership
USC Aiken
America
S.C
Liz Stewart
Jo Cunningham
Editor letter contact details
Instructions for submitting letters to the editor including postal address, email, and fax line for the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
Health plan debate urged to focus on real solutions
A columnist argues the health care fight is full of myths and calls for practical steps to reduce costs and expand coverage. Proposals include tort reform, comparative effectiveness standards, VA style drug price negotiations, and widespread use of electronic medical records to boost efficiency. The piece ends with a call to accountability for leaders.
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Jack Moore
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DeMint
Boehner
America
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