Aiken Forum Hears Tax Debate On Business Competitiveness
Mayor Cavanaugh argues sales tax raises reduce South Carolina’s business appeal while the Senate moves to let voters limit reassessment increases. Possible options include raising cigarette taxes or removing the 300 cap on auto sales tax. Other speakers include Fred Humes Otis Rawl and Lewis Gossett.
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Parade in Aiken highlights unity across CSRA
Sabina Craig of the Black Historical Committee says the parade drew broad participation from across the CSRA to unite the community and honor history. Awards at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center went to the Black Historical Committee Band first, Youth Challenge Program second, and Smith-Hazel Youth Praise Team third. contact John Moore at imoore aikenstandard.com.
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Young Marines program builds self worth in Aiken County recruits
The Marines run a nine week Young Marines program in Aiken County teaching teamwork discipline leadership and community service. Recruits learn rappel CPR and swimming with promotion from private first class to lance corporal for Joseph Hamm and Conor Rogers. Graduation is set for April 15 aboard the U S S Yorktown flight deck. For information call (803) 649 4019.
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Bush argues for nuclear power and fuel recycling
President Bush promotes nuclear energy as a growing global solution. He envisions a system where the United States and allies supply reactors and lend fuel to developing nations, with used fuel returned for recycling to cut waste. Critics fear risks and costs, notablySenator Hillary Rodham Clinton who questions the program's price.
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