Letters Advocating IRV And Voting Rights Critique
The author argues Instant Runoff Voting improves elections and cites partisan concerns over voter ID laws. They discuss Tim Tebow as a symbol of belief and cite biblical quotes while linking voting access to minority and student voters. Maxine Dexter Aiken signs the letter as the author.
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Publisher and editors list for Aiken Standard
The credits page names Scott B. Hunter as publisher and editor with Scott’s staff listing executive editor Timothy O Briant production director Phillip Yates advertising director Dee Taylor business manager Terri Cheek and others including managing editor Michael Gibbons and classified advertising manager Letitia Jefferson.
The 1 percent blues column reflections on wealth
A Levittown native recalls his rise from modest roots to wealth, arguing that success funds freedom and critique of Occupy protesters. He cites Harvard education, taxation, and charitable giving while warning against policy that aims to equalize outcomes. He defends individual opportunity and responsibility.
Obama Critics Claim He Undervalues Veterans Rights
A letter denounces President Obama as the most manipulative president and accuses him of neglecting veterans. It alleges threats to withhold compensation and possible military pay cuts while criticizing his handling of the jobs bill and the armed services.
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Vetean Voter Turmoil Over Bill and Global Threats
Gregory J. Topliff of Warrenville criticizes a bill offering tax breaks to employers who hire veterans while condemning what he sees as insincerity from political leaders. He cites Iran, four Marines incident, and Black Panthers at polls to argue national security and voting concerns.
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Obama Career Path and Claims in a Distorted Letter
The letter argues Obama left a lucrative corporate law job for Chicago but records show he worked as a financial analyst in 1983, joined community organizing, interned with Sidley Austin, earned his law degree in 1991, lectured at the University of Chicago, and later held political and civil rights work before and after entering elected office.
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Miner, Barnhill & Gallard
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Illinois Senate
United States
Debt crisis and partisan failure threaten US economy
The letter argues that US debt exceeds 100 of GDP, adds 3.6 trillion in two years to surpass 15 trillion total, and warns that partisan gridlock and a failed deficit reduction effort risk national collapse. It urges presidential candidates to present concrete debt reduction plans ahead of the election.
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Super Committee
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