Export-Import Bank's renewal urged to aid U.S. exports
Clint Wolfe argues the Export-Import Bank is vital to Georgia and South Carolina economies and to U.S. nuclear industry. He notes bank backed billions in exports, supported thousands of jobs, and generated tax revenue, urging Congress to renew before September. He cites BRICS growth and global trade pressures as context.
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Vladimir Putin
Brazil
Russia
India
China
South Africa
Ukraine
Putin
Brics
Energy Association
Energy Policy Institute
U.S
New Development Bank
Congress
Georgia
South Carolina
Bank
Southeast
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Treasury
Jeb Hensarling
R-Texas
House Financial Services Committee
Washington
France
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
U. S
Editorial Board Echoes Hammarskjold Quote
Aiken Standard presents an editorial note featuring Ellen Priest publisher Tim O Briant audience development director Melissa Hanna and Michael Ulmer editorial page editor. The piece centers on a Dag Hammarskjold quote about the burden of correcting errors versus telling truth.
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Tim O’briant
Melissa Hanna
Pig Book highlights curb in congressional pork over time
The Pig Book from Citizens Against Government Waste tracks earmarks for 20 years, noting a decline since the 2011 earmark ban. It cites examples like $90 million for M1 Abrams upgrades and $25 million for Starbase Youth Program, while criticizing lingering pork and national security rhetoric.
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Capitol Hill
Citizens Against Government Waste
Congressional
Pentagon
Army
Ray Odierno
California
Starbase
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Savannah Harbor
Charleston
Savannah
Georgia
National Endowment For Democracy
Ernest F. Hollings
Ukraine
State Department
Thad Cochran
Congress
Letter to the Editor on property taxes and use of funds
A reader responds to Gary Bunker's Aug 4 column arguing that taxes reflect budget needs and local wealth, not cause and effect. The letter emphasizes efficient tax use, quality services, and wise allocation to benefit the entire Aiken community, hoping any increases aid all residents.
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Gary Bunker
Aiken
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