Aiken Standdam founded in 1867 remembered in local tribute
Local writers and editors pay homage to the historic Aiken Standdam founded in 1867. Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Managing Editor Michael Harris, and News Editor Holly Kemp are cited in a tribute that reflects on the town’s long journalistic heritage.
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Senate tax bill debated tighter passes for the rich
New York Times reports Senate Republicans push a larger tax cut for pass through businesses and real estate empires. Johnson and Davies seek higher deductions for top earners while critics warn of higher taxes and lost health coverage for middle class families by 2027.
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Pelosi criticized as sham hero by columnist
Columnist Michelle Malkin argues Nancy Pelosi hides partisan bias behind a feminist persona. The piece accuses Pelosi of downplaying harassment cases involving John Conyers Al Franken and others while praising allies, labeling her a selective advocate for women.
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Civil War rooted in power and money rather than slavery
A letter argues the Civil War was driven by economic aims and federal dominance rather than slavery. It cites tariff burdens on the Deep South, Lincoln’s stance, Corwin Amendment, and contemporaries like Dickens and Grant to claim secession was a protest against northern economic control. John Baxley, Aiken.
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