Editorial: The astronaut and the representative
The column reflects on Mark Kelly continuing training for the Endeavour mission amid Gabrielle Giffords recovery after the January shooting. It lauds their partnership, notes the mission’s timeline and quarantine, and argues the event could spur national dialogue and renewed heroism.
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Mark Kelly
Kelly
Gabrielle Giffords
Tucson
Houston
Giffords
Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong
John Glenn
Alan Shepherd
Jim Lovell
Gabby Giffords
Congress
Egypt Prime Minister Apologizes for Cairo Protest Attack
Ahmed Shafiq the Egyptian prime minister apologized on Thursday for the assault by regime supporters on anti-government protesters in central Cairo. He pledged to investigate those responsible and restore calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahmed Shafiq
Egypt
Cairo
Aiken Standard Staff Contact Cards Published
The document lists staff roles and emails for the Aiken Standard including Publisher Editor Executive Editor Production Director Classified Advertising Manager Delivery Manager and staff names. It appears as a contact or masthead section for the newspaper organization.
State budget puzzle dwarfs hoped savings as cuts loom
The State reports how next year’s budget requires about 1.2 billion more to meet mandatory obligations and maintain current services, with 700 million from replacing federal stimulus funds. Budget writers warn big five expenses dominate finances, forcing deep cuts elsewhere or tax increases, amid a tough economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikki Haley
Les Boles
Mike Shealy
Finance Committee
Budget and Control Board
DSS
Shealy
Sen
Phil Leventis
Capital Reserve Fund
Department of Social Services
Commission On Higher Education
Arts Commission
Senate
John Land
Hugh Leatherman
Cindi Ross Scoppe
Columbia
Letters on Cable News and Political Rhetoric
A letter questions the role of Fox News and others in fueling inflammatory language around Sharron Angle and Sarah Palin. The writer argues media wording can incite violence without direct advocacy and urges careful tone in public discourse.
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Kirk
Fox Et al
Sharron Angle
Palin
Lester C. Welch
Aiken
Council critic blasts editorial stance on business ad rules
Letter to the editor challenges two of last week's editorials. The writer opposes government control of business advertising and faults the paper for berating the County Council over evaluating a new complex. The author urges an apology and accuses the editor of overstepping as a journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Thanking Dr Eubanks and Team for Excellent Dental Care
A grateful patient thanks Dr Kevin Eubanks and staff for compassionate dental emergency care last week. The writer highly recommends the practice to anyone seeking a dentist and praises the professional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Eubanks
Eubanks
Bias in ACA rulings by federal judges sparks regional bias talk
Moses Mims notes two federal judges upheld ACA provisions while two struck down all or parts. He questions if Southern judges are more likely to rule against the act, though he hopes the Supreme Court bases decisions strictly on law. He calls for impartiality in the highest court.
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ACA
South
Supreme Court
Moses Mims Aiken
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Terri Cheekcheek
Michael W. Gibbons
Gibbons
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Laura Tiedman
Tiedman
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