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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1998
Page
4
A compilation of brief quoted remarks from political figures and public figures including Bill Clinton Al Gore Hunter Ed Mahany Lamb Chop Shari Lewis Sharilee Lyons Lindsey Graham Jonathan Mouzon Johnnie Cochran Wally Amos Michael Ryan Robert Rubin Vernon Dunbar and others, reflecting views on politics privacy disaster recovery leadership and public accountability.
Ron Hutcheson mocks Washington equity schemes by proposing corporate sponsorships for public landmarks and events including the Capitol and Washington Monument. The column riffs on brands funding national icons and a sham public notices approach to fix Social Security while lampooning political rhetoric.
The piece contrasts Congressman Bob Inglis accepting a $500 donation from an abortion doctor with his antiabortion stance, suggesting mixed signals about ethics. It also covers audits in South Carolina, mental health cost savings, and the General Assembly’s stalled follow‑up, plus early prison releases and a regional religiosity poll.
A reader questions county spending and a magistrate’s influence in Wagener, citing taxpayer costs for a private building lease and renovations. The letter also laments removal of two historic oaks on Kershaw Street and critiques school fee use at Aiken High School for textbooks and supplies.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial sc scape net for submission.
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