Senator Coburn seeks read requirement for health bill vote
On December 16 Senator Coburn proposed an amendment to the health care bill requiring every senator to certify they have read the entire bill before voting. Senator Baucus said he could not certify that all members of his party would understand the provisions. The remark drew later comparisons to national deficits per child.
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Tom Coburn
R-Okla
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Finance Committee
Sheriff urged to review conduct of young deputies
A reader criticizes Sheriff Michael Hunt for younger deputies harassing individuals and stopping people without probable cause. The writer says deputies have let the job go to their heads and urges them to reread law texts.
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Michael Hunt
Aiken High School bands and orchestra light up Christmas program
Attendee praises the Aiken High School bands and orchestra for a memorable Christmas eve performance. Thanks band directors, especially Mr Westberry, for dedication and hard work. Looks forward to next show.
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Aiken High School
Aiken
Westberry
Aiken High Bands Thank St John’s Church for Concert Setting
The Aiken High School bands and orchestra thank St. John’s United Methodist Church for hosting the Christmas concert. The sanctuary’s decor and acoustics impressed attendees and Catherine Stapleton Nance is credited for arranging the setting.
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Aiken High School
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Catherine Stapleton Nance
Aiken Seeks Balance Beyond Crime Coverage
Community leaders urge broader reporting on local life in Aiken, stressing positive events, economic activity, and cultural happenings to counter negative crime-focused narratives and better reflect the area’s overall character.
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Aiken
Clearing on Wrights Mill Road Praised by Readers
Readers thank the crew for Wrights Mill Road cleanup praised for politeness and tidiness. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave comments. Readers may stay anonymous as names are not required.
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Aikenstandard.com
Wrights Mill Road
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Newsroom
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Michael Gibbons
Shelter receives holiday food drive for animals
Herbal Solutions collects dog food donations to aid Aiken County Animal Shelter. Jeri Barrett donates display Nature's Logic dog food. Rick Davis and Bill Busser assist. Volunteers plan Saturday collection 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 722 Silver Bluff Road Centre Shopping Center to feed about 100 animals.
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Aiken County
Jeri Barrett
Rick Davis
Barrett
Herbal Solutions
Petey
Animal Control Advisory
Bill Busser
Davis
Silver Bluff Road
Centre South Shopping Center
Haley Hughes
Animal Control
Aiken Standard Office and Subscription Details
Office hours Mon to Fri at 326 Rutland Drive. contact numbers and staff emails listed. Subscription rates shown for EZ Pay plans, with special delivery dates for Sunday Plus in 2009.
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Aiken
Aken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
URS consolidates under single URS brand name
URS shifts to branding all units under the URS name across the Savannah River Site network. The Washington Division and EG&G are retired as names while operations remain unchanged. Martin M Koffel notes a clearer range of services under one brand.
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Aiken
Savannah River Site
Washington
Eg&g
URL Corp
Martin M. Koffel
URS
Savannah River Remediation
Savannah River
Washington Safety Management Solutions
Mike Gellatly
Myellath
Aikenstandard Com
Langley Bath Clear Water Society Meets in Bath
The Langley Bath Clear Water Historical Society will meet Thursday January 7 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Bath. Scott Rebould will present his Hollywood trip and visit to The Three Stooges. Public invited for refreshments.
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater Historical Society
Lions Club
Bath
Scott Rebould
Hollywood
Calif
3 Stooges
Volunteer Victim Advocate Training at University Hospital
Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services at University Hospital will conduct volunteer training January 21 to 25. To become a volunteer victim advocate call Dinah at 706-774-2746 or email volunteer@resasuh.org.
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University Hospital
Dinah
Uh.org
Lottery results summary for Tuesday draws and prizes
Tuesday lottery numbers include Pick 3 Midday 2 2 7 and Evening 6 1 3, Pick 4 Midday 4 3 6 7 and Evening 7 7 9 6. Palmetto Cash 5 1 8 16 17 33 and Mega Millions 39 35 45 3 33 with Mega Bail 13 and Power Up 4.
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