Nursing homes graded in Aiken County ICU five star brief
Medicare’s latest nursing home quality report ranks six facilities in Aiken County. Carriage Hills Living Center earns five stars while NRC Healthcare North Augusta posts three. Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives two stars. Anne Maria Rehab and Nursing Center North Augusta Azalea Woods Nursing Home Aiken and Heritage Healthcare Mat tie C Hall Aiken each earn one star. Patients, families urged to demand improvements and compare online at www medicare gov NHCompare.
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Special election urged to fill Obama Senate seat
The Chicago Tribune argues for a public vote to fill the Obama Senate seat, citing delays from Blagojevich, possible resignations, and the risk of a caretaker appointee. It suggests Legislation to authorize a special election could reach a vote soon, with Gov. Blagojevich's signature needed or veto power.
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Local Newspaper Staff Directory
The document lists key staffers at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B Hunter Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa News Director Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Immigrant labor and the Sputnik moment in Obama era policy
Mary Sanchez argues that educated immigrants boost the U.S. economy and innovation. Napolitano could influence immigration policy as Homeland Security secretary while Obama confronts limits to immediate reforms. The piece cites Migration Policy Institute data on college educated immigrants and postgrad trends.
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Tension rises as Pakistan shifts troops amid regional strain
White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe urges restraint after Pakistan moves thousands of troops from the Afghan border toward India. The exchange follows Carrie Kennedy’s reflection on voting and Blagojevich's private remarks clip.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern. Submissions should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard in mail, email, or fax. Include contact information for verification.
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Faith and Christmas Faith in a Time of Trials
The column decries misplaced faith in politicians and material goods, contrasts belief in Christ with secular mockery, and urges readers to seek true faith starting at the manger toward the cross and empty tomb. It cites Psalms Hebrews and Lewis while urging prayer for the ultimate gift from God.
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