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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2014
Page
13
Editorial on Senate brinkmanship over 1.1 trillion spending bill
The piece notes 40 senators from both parties tried to derail the bill, highlighting factional extremes. It credits the sensible center for passage, cites Cruz and Warren as targets of criticism, and argues the vote shows bipartisan support despite hurried work and looming government shutdown. It emphasizes economic reassurance from approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congress
Ted Cruz
Texas
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts
Cruz
Warren
White House
Mike Lee
Utah
Barack Obama
Senate
Democratic Party
Hillary Clinton
Obama
Clinton
Wall Street
Washington, D.C
Giving the gift of guns at Christmas in Aiken
A reader, Jeanine Gates of Aiken, critiques a Sunday headline about gifting guns, urging a Christian focus on peace and love this holy season and condemning gun gifts as inappropriate holiday practice. She wishes readers a holy, Merry Christmas instead of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Jesus
Jeanine Gates Aiken
Diversity and Christmas in Aiken County Libraries
A reader urges embracing true diversity by allowing Christmas symbols in public spaces. The letter argues for coexistence of manger scenes and Santa, condemns “Happy Holidays” as eroding Christmas, and cites Saint Nicholas’s charitable spirit to advocate Merry Christmas for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Mommy
Santa Claus
Jesus
Saint Nicholas
Senator Tom Young Earns Community Praise in District 24
The speaker thanks South Carolina State Senator Tom Young for his responsive help resolving a stalled issue with a state board. They commend his dedication and influence, urging others to count him among their blessings during the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Tom Young
Young
S.C. Senate
Political parties lose luster as aging rivals face the floor
The Republican Party, once strong, now appears faded and hesitant to engage, while the Democratic Party, described as a flattering but compromised figure, panders to gain allies. The piece warns of neglecting warning signs and warns of an imminent political sinkhole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Camp's tax reform optimism amid economic revival
U S Rep Dave Camp reflects on renewed growth potential and tax reform as he nears exit from Congress. He argues lower rates, closing loopholes, and dynamic scoring could spur investment and jobs, while acknowledging political hurdles and the need for presidential engagement. George Will notes context and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dave Camp
R-Mich
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Paul Ryan
Camp
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Derek Jeters
Jefferson
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