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Publisher Rhonda Overbey and editors Michael Harris Holly Kemp present the Thought of the Day by William L. Shirer. History must speak for itself and shed more light, according to the noted American author and journalist.
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Lawmakers urged to create registry for abuse of vulnerable adults
A guest editorial urges state lawmakers to back Rep Garry Smith's proposal for a central registry of individuals who abuse neglect or exploit vulnerable adults. The plan would bar such offenders from state agency hiring and allow families to verify caregiver backgrounds, with an appeals process and broad agency support.
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Immigration reform and the wall in a polarized year
The column argues for bipartisan action on immigration focusing on DACA with no chain migration no expansion of eligibility and no path to citizenship. It critiques the wall as a symbolic fix and calls for real reforms to address a broken system.
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Debates Over Tax Cuts and Economic Impact
Richard H. Koblin critiques Mr. Anderson's letter on the 1.5 trillion tax cut bill. He cites Joint Committee on Taxation and Tax Policy Center findings showing net reductions for many groups now, but future increases for a majority by 2027. He questions conservatives' stance on deficits and asks for grandchildren to consider the debt.
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Letters to the Editor at The Aiken Standard
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