South Carolina lawmakers urged to overhaul Transportation Dept
Rep James Lucas proposes to restructure the Transportation Department by removing the Transportation Commission. He argues the panel is ineffective and unaccountable, citing 2006 audit findings and a $51 million federal loan shortfall last year. A secretary reporting to the governor would increase accountability.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roster and Roles
A listing of newsroom and administrative leaders at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Dee Taylor Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson Hefferson Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman Tiedman with their email handles.
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Newt in Wonderland on lobbying claims and Freddie Mac ties
Kathleen Parker weighs Gingrich’s post speaker activities, arguing about whether his Freddie Mac and health care industry consulting constitutes lobbying. The piece notes payments of about 1.6 million from Freddie Mac, 55 million overall with health care firms, and questions transparency and legal boundaries in his role.
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Republican platform hypocrisy and privacy invasion critique
A reader denounces the Republican platform as hypocritical during primary week. The letter argues GOP candidates ignore heterosexual behavior issues harming marriage while focusing on denying rights to gays and lesbians. It condemns alleged hypocrisy rather than judging heterosexuals.
Veterans back Ron Paul for a reason in Aiken Standard piece
In a letter from Jim Saine of Aiken, veterans discuss support for Ron Paul amid a crowded GOP primary. He argues career military personnel, with higher clearances and education, are likelier to donate and vote, contrasting with less experienced veterans and criticizing U. S. foreign policy and troop deployments.
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