Aiken County Holds Line on Fiscal Health and Reserve
Editorial lauds Aiken County's fiscal integrity as FY2000 shows a reserve fund over 10.7 million. Finance director Terry Bodiford credits council administration heads and workers while warning state-shared revenues may shrink next year. Council must justify every dollar in 2002 budget and avoid tax hikes or cuts.
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Aiken
Baird and Co
Terry Bodiford
Bodiford
Ashcroft confirmation faces scrutiny over civil rights stance
The Dallas Morning News reports a heated debate over John Ashcroft as attorney general nominee. Critics accuse him of selective law enforcement and anti civil rights posture while supporters note his record on black judicial appointees and MLK Day observance.
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John Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Missouri
Ronnie White
Kansas City
Lincoln College
Bush
Dallas Morning News
Aiken Publisher Names Major Ellen Priest in Staffing Change
Publisher Scott B. Hunter announces Ellen C. Priest becomes major staff figure as circulation director. Garth R. Groshans named systems manager and David Boyd listed among team.
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Icons
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
David Boyd
Never Run Out of Love Says Aiken Pastor
The preacher asks why people hoard affection and argues generosity preserves love. He cites wartime rationing lessons, Susanna Wesley, and a Veterans Hospital anecdote to show God multiplies love when given freely.
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Jesus
Susanna Wesley
Christ
Paul
Veteran's Hospital
Coatsville
Building 4
Secret Santa program in Aiken serves 1053 children
In its 14th year the Secret Santa drive wrapped gifts for 1053 children from 450+ families in Aiken County. Volunteers, donors, and Downtown merchants provided toys and $ donations, with bikes and rapid toy distribution by South Africa Presbyterian Church enhancing the Christmas morning effort.
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Aiken County
Cy and County
Thers
Merchants and Development Association
South Africa Presbyterian Church
Frank
Mary Cunningham
Aiken
Bush Administration Faces Test in Congressional Relations
The piece argues the Bush team will be judged by actions not words as it pursues campaign proposals like sweeping tax cuts and education reforms. It notes uncertainty over compromises and tone, and discusses Senate reception, cabinet picks, and potential political consequences.
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John Mitchell
Nixon
Bush
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Texas
Clinton
House
Senate
John Ashcroft
Interior
Gale Norton
Labor Department
Linda Chavez
GOP
Mitchell
Mr. Bush
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