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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2014
Page
13
The Aiken Standard presents a Think About It line by Edgar Guest stressing that dreams offer joy denied to the wise. The piece presents a reflective aphorism from the renowned American author and poet.
Democrat James Clyburn warns that Republican calls to impeach President Obama are a scare tactic tied to a lawsuit over executive authority. The piece notes White House rhetoric, quotes Jonathan Turley who argues the impeachment path is unlikely, and argues that Republicans would not impeach unless constitutional checks fail and even then would face political risk.
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell challenges popular beliefs about welfare and the safety net. She notes per capita spending has risen since 1970, largely benefiting the near poor and middle class, not just the unemployed. A quiz tests common misperceptions, citing data from CBPP, Tax Policy Center, Urban Institute, Pew, and other sources.
A letter to the editor from a local resident supports the additional penny sales tax on the ballot, thanks Rob Novit for an article in the Aiken Standard, cites concerns over aging school facilities at Schofield and Aiken High, notes parents and residents switching to Lexington or Columbia counties for schooling, and endorses the August 7 article.
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