Fair Tax Debate Sparks Angry Arguments and Fiscal Claims
A letter blasts tax evasion and overseas investments, argues for a national sales tax, and attacks the president's budget and leadership while urging specific spending cuts. It cites monthly payments for poverty and mocks April 15 tax filing as history.
Panetta and Clinton Warn Against Greater Budget Cuts
Defense Secretary Panetta and Secretary Clinton warn in a joint interview that deeper across the board cuts would double the fiscal pain, harming national defense and the State Department and risking national security.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Captures Key Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and department heads with roles including Publisher Editor Executive Editor Production Director Advertising Director Business Manager Managing Editor Classified Advertising Manager Delivery Manager and corresponding email handles. The roster reflects the paper structure and contact points for newsroom operations and circulation.
Taxpayer message urges budget cuts and voting out officials
Deedee Vaughters of Aiken writes a column urging resistance to increased government spending at all levels from county to federal. She argues taxes unfairly shift burden to those who pay and calls for a Fair Tax, surplus refunds, and electing representatives who prioritize taxpayers.
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Dick Dewar
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Chanel Nazi Agent Claims Stir Controversy Across Historic Note
The document alleges Coco Chanel was a German Abwehr agent and anti Semite, prompting skepticism from Hal Vaughan and questions about its credibility. Separately, a teen case tied to a fatal shooting follows police charges and legal actions, while NCAA remarks reference Nevin Shapiro claims and college sports reform.
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Westminster
Hal Vaughan
Coco Chanel
Germany
Abwehr
Debates On Photo IDs Felon Voting And Weighted Ballots
A column by Gail Jarvis Aiken argues about photo ID requirements criminal voter fraud and prison polling sites while weighing calls for immigrant voting felon voting rights and even weighted votes against the bedrock principle one person one vote The piece contrasts historic citizenship and voting norms with current challenges and perceived reforms.
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State Bureau of Investigation
Gail Jarvis Aiken
Buyer beware get a second opinion on car service
Sandra Woblers of Windsor shares experiences with auto repair shops over years. She avoided unnecessary front end alignment charges after a Ford dealer found a single ball joint minorly worn. She notes a transmission service price rise and distrusts shop managers during an oil change.
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Aiken
Sandra Woblers
Windsor
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