Editorial: Governor should reshape the SC DMV
A task force urges Governor Sanford to overhaul the Division of Motor Vehicles starting with a capable appointee, online services, longer licenses, and local option testing. The piece argues DMV reforms will reduce long lines, save taxpayers money, and realign government to serve citizens. A strong early decision could define his promise that government serves the people.
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South Carolina
Division of Motor Vehicles
DMV
Mark Sanford
Sanford
Department of Corrections
Allen Standard Publisher Personnel List
A readable directory lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wall as editor with staff roles for advertising art Ellen Zappa priest Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson in customer service.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wall
Art Zappa Ellen
Priest
Hmothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom Systems
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Draft reinstatement proposal by Charles Rangel
Congress member Charles Rangel introduces a bill to revive a universal military service for men and women ages 18 to 26 with mandatory service options and limited deferments. He links the plan to opposition to a unilateral Iraq invasion and calls for shared sacrifice across social classes.
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Congress
Iraq
United States
107Th Congress
Bush
Mideast
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
North Korea
Fossella Urges Continuing All-Volunteer Force Over Draft
Rep. Vito Fossella argues against reinstating the draft, praising decades of an all voluntary military, and urging Congress to strengthen pay and benefits instead. He cites Defense officials and military experts noting the draft would be costly and ineffective for modern warfare.
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America
Grenada
Taliban
Ameri
Congress
Afghanistan
Anthony Cordesman
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Critics respond to Malkin on school union alleged plunder
A DC reader contests Michelle Malkin's editorial alleging union officials plunder for children. The letter questions math on pay and dues, condemns broad claims as sensational, and urges national education reform through community effort and better funding.
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Michelle Malkin
Washington, D.C
Department of Veterans Affairs
United States of America
Land of Freedom
Ms. Malkin
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Details
The Aiken Standard outlines rules for letters to the editor including a maximum of one letter every 30 days. Submissions should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Po Box 456 Aiken SC 29802, or sent by email to swallace aikenstandard com or faxed to 803 648 6052.
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