South Carolina Legislature urged for bold reform in crisis
Editorial calls on the South Carolina General Assembly to revamp tax structure, consolidate agencies, expand governor’s executive powers, and prioritize essential services. With 12 percent unemployment and shrinking revenues, writers urge decisive action and leadership from all senators and representatives to solve state government challenges.
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Letters to the Editor Reflect on Two WW II Veterans
The writer notes the shared fate of Samuel A. Cothran and Edward S. Croft Jr., both in their 90s and World War II veterans. She laments their deaths on the same day as a new decade dawns and urges their example for 2010 in praising their community and church contributions.
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Edward S. Croft Jr
Gail B. King Aiken
Damaged Pickup Sparks Debate Over Free Speech
Ken Ziomek reports his pickup was keyed along one side apparently near anti Obama bumper stickers. He links the vandalism to political disagreement and criticizes the current Washington administration for suppressing differing viewpoints.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact Details Listing
Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa News Director Timothy E OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcoms Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson listed with emails at aikenstandard com and related roles for contacting the paper.
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Aiken budget concerns voiced by local resident
A resident and business owner criticizes the City of Aiken 2010 2011 budgets calling for rollback to 2005 levels. She questions department dues subscriptions and professional development costs as well as the need for a City nurse physical therapist and housing counselor. She urges taxpayers to examine the budget and oppose the 1 cent Local Option Sales Tax.
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Dick Dewar
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Supreme Court to hear antitrust case on NFL structure
DeMaurice Smith says the case concerns more than hats as a former NFL apparel maker seeks to overturn rulings that the league is a single business, not 32 separate teams, and thus immune from an antitrust complaint. The arguments unfold Wednesday before the high court.
Letters to the Editor Address for Aiken Standard
Readers may submit opinions under 200 words for publication. Submissions may be edited. Mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 Email letters aikenstandard.com Fax 648-6052.
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U S needs more free trade pacts in new year
The piece argues America lags in free trade while ASEAN and partners reduce tariffs creating vast open markets. It criticizes Obama administration protectionism and union influence, claiming global rivals gain growth and jobs as US remains restrained. It cites meetings with union leaders and limited engagement with US Trade Representative.
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Andy Stern
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Richard Trumka
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Leo Gerard
Ron Kirk
Global warming debate cited in TalkBack entry
A TalkBack reader argues that cooling in one region proves nothing about global warming, noting seasons reverse between poles. The author claims the South Pole is warmer now than at any time in human records and mentions James Collins Wagener.
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