SRR to Lead Savannah River Site Liquid Waste Cleanup
The Department of Energy awarded Savannah River Remediation SRR a six year contract worth up to 3.3 billion to handle liquid waste cleanup at Savannah River Site beginning in 2009. SRR is a URS led joint venture including URS Washington Bechtel CH2M HILL and Babcock and Wilcox.
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Education cuts hit our classrooms editorial note
The editorial laments state budget cuts in South Carolina and explains how lower expected revenue forces local schools and colleges to tighten spending. It likens state reductions to brain surgery with a chain saw and stresses the precision needed to protect classroom impact amid the downturn.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Listings
The Aiken Standard presents its publisher editor and staff roles with contact details. Key figures include Scott B. Hunter publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace editor along with Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and News Director Timothy E. O Briant. Other managers include Phillip Yates production Scot Newcom and Terri Cheek in business.
Teachers and Critics Clash Over South Carolina Education Reform
In South Carolina a letter argues the education system, born in the Industrial era, must be rebuilt to address dropout rates and illiteracy. The writer likens educators to Truman Show actors and calls for systemic overhaul rather than cosmetic fixes.
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Obama outlines plan for large economic stimulus
President-elect Barack Obama says a blood infusion of federal funds is needed to stabilize the economy. He asserts the stimulus must be large enough to move the economy now, prioritizing immediate action over short term deficits.
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Citizens Letters to the Editor Targeting Local Issues
Readers are invited to submit opinions on concerns affecting Aiken area life. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity. Include contact information and send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email or fax at the provided lines.
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Reflecting on 2008 from South Carolina Senate District 25
In a year ending with Christmas and economic strain, Senator Blair Massey reflects on 2008, talks about budget battles, taxes, and immigration, and shares family news including the birth of his daughter Carter. He invites constituent input and wishes readers a joyful holiday season.
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