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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 2001
Page
4
Abraham Lincoln urged focus on self-improvement over personal conflict, saying those aiming to maximize themselves cannot spare time for quarrels. He warned such contention harms temper and self-control, framing restraint as essential to progress.
Editorial lauds Lou Holtz and Tommy Bowden for reversing Palmetto State talent drain as 16 of South Carolina's top 25 players signed with USC or Clemson on national signing day. Eric Stroman of Aiken High is highlighted as a top in-state recruit. The piece credits renewed programs, bowl appearances, and local talent staying home for improved Palmetto State football prospects.
United Parcel Service plans a new custom brokerage operation in Centennial Park, Aiken. The facility will handle paperwork for overseas shipments, not packages, and could create over 500 full time jobs. UPS will lease about 52,000 square feet and aims to start by summer near South Aiken High School.
Systems manager J David Boyd overseeing Timothy E O Brian and James R Bennett Jr in a personnel listing with the Allen Standard group. The note lists names in a management context and references multiple individuals in a structured role assignment.
Washington reports the Bush administration pushes a 10-year 1.6 billion across the board tax cut, contending no longer a question of if or when. Greenspan backs debt reduction shifting opposition, as the Fed trims the discount rate and signals fiscal easing ahead.
The Fed chair reverses earlier warnings, saying tax cuts may be a better use of surplus than new spending if the economy strengthens, while Cheney and Lott push for quick passage. Bartlett notes the shift and praises Bush’s early gains as Washington teams rally.
Washington reports that the Bush administration pushes estate tax repeal, arguing it protects family farms and businesses while critics say it primarily benefits about 2,400 estates saving an average 3.4 million dollars each. The plan would redefine relief as a head start for the wealthy.
Mark Weisbrot, co director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, argues against Bush tax cuts citing the small share going to the middle and lower income families. He cites a Citizens for Tax Justice analysis showing 48 percent of the cuts go to the richest 1 percent and promotes using a small financial transaction tax to fund relief for lower income Americans.
The Republican led South Carolina legislature enacts sweeping budget reforms to streamline government and boost accountability. Proposals include zero based budgeting, sunset provisions, end of budget bill bobtails, expanded Legislative Audit Council role, and discipline on one time surpluses. Senate Finance Chair Sen Leatherman and House Ways and Means Chair Rep Harrell steer reform.
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