Countywide meeting kicks off input for Aiken’s future
The Aiken County Council launches a series of meetings at USC Aiken to gather public concerns and set priorities for the county’s next decades. Officials urge broad participation while warning those who abstain will live with others’ decisions.
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Bush inaugural speech emphasizes unity amid deep divisions
The president framed America as a nation bound by democracy liberty and opportunity while noting sharp political divisions and wars abroad. He did not address Iraq or other nuclear threats but urged that shared values dictate actions and consequences, hoping the next four years reflect unity.
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Aiken Standard staff and contact details listed
Publisher and key staff members for the Aiken Standard are listed with roles and email handles. Names include Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson. Company contact pages provide department heads and titles.
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Iraq election seen as risky but turnout could prove legitimacy
Botsch notes short term success in Iraq is citizens willing to risk death to vote, while long term turnout across major groups remains uncertain. He warns constitutional consensus and minority rights will shape whether regional effects and troop withdrawals occur, predicting a possible long civil war and conditions for U S troop pace depending on power sharing and willingness to die.
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Citizens urged to shape Aiken County future with public meetings
Aiken County residents are invited to public idea gathering sessions over the next two weeks to help craft a long term strategic plan. The call invites input on jobs growth schools environment traffic and services for the handicapped and healthcare. Dial 211 or visit TogetherAikenCounty.com for times and details.
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Withdraw U S from the WTO and U S sovereignty
The essay argues the United States should withdraw from the Geneva based World Trade Organization citing sovereignty concerns and WTO rulings on U S tax laws steel tariffs oil importation cotton and banana purchases. It notes votes in 1994 and 2000 and calls for action in 2005. It criticizes international overreach and cites punitive export taxes as a recent example of WTO interference.
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Gonzales Selection Opposed Amid Torture Authority Claims
The text urges opposing Alberto Gonzales for attorney general and asks readers to contact senators to vote no. It cites Gonzales during the confirmation hearing asserting presidential power to order torture and defending memoranda from his time as attorney general.
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Graniteville resident praises Sheriff and deputies for rescue efforts
A Graniteville resident thanks Sheriff Mike Hunt and personnel for safety during a chemical spill. She details leaving a blind dog behind, concerns for the animal, and praise for Beaufort police and Aiken deputies who patrolled the street and cared for the pet.
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Iraq election offers hope for freedom column
Condoleezza Rice cautions terrorists will try again as Iraq holds a vote with some turnout impressions and fewer bombings. The piece links the freedom goal to U S policy and Podhoretz's view on Iraq shaping domestic power and reforms.
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