Editorial Questioning the Assessor in Aiken County
County residents question rising property reassessments as home values fall. The Administrative Committee meets at 5 p.m. at 736 Richland Ave to hear Assessor Rick Jantzen and discuss how values were set and potential tax implications.
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Family shares heartfelt appreciation for Aiken Regional Medical Centers care
Aiken residents celebrate 20 years with ARMC and thank Dr Holford and Dr Ulmer for respectful treatment during surgery. The family highlights CEO Carlos Milanes and Eric Muhlbaier, discharge planners Kim Bryan and Doreen Guess, nurse Dawn Brown, and First Baptist Church of Aiken pastor Dr Fred Andrea for compassionate support and Christian spirit.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Editorial Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists leadership including Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Dee Taylor Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and Advertising/Delivery managers Letitia Jefferson Jefferson Laura Tiedman Tiedman with publisher Scott B Hunter.
Calling Signals and a New Economic Game Plan
Opinion column arguing President Obama mishandled the economy with stimulus and debt growth. Calls for tax reform, reduced regulation, and private sector-led recovery, referencing Geithner Immelt and Obamacare costs. Concludes with a call for unleashing the private sector.
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Lesson in Obama's qualifications
Community letter explains Barack Obama’s career path from Chicago community organizer to 44th president. It notes his Harvard Law School presidency of the Harvard Law Review and his Columbia University degree as part of his academic credentials.
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Barack Obama’s Rise from Illinois Senator to President
Barack Obama practiced civil rights law in Chicago and taught at the University of Chicago from 1992 to 2004. He served three Illinois Senate terms, gave the 2004 Democratic National Convention keynote, won the U.S. Senate seat in 2004, and became president after the 2008 election, later earning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Tea party downgrade triggers broad criticisms of Obama
Mary Beth Seaha Aiken argues after Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U S credit rating, calling it a political clash over government spending. She notes aid to Somalia and rising food stamp rolls while urging aid to hungry Americans first and criticizing the administration.
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McDonald’s Surprising Role in Child Health Debate
Aiken area McDonald’s owner operator Pam Powers writes that corporate actions offer healthier options and parental guidance, contesting broad blame for childhood obesity. She thanks the Aiken Standard for a balanced view and notes menu changes, supervision, and marketing shifts supporting healthier choices.
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