Republicans need their own Bernie Sanders
In a reflection on 2012 and 1860 dynamics, the column argues Republicans require a clear alternative to secularism and expanding government. It cites Bernie Sanders as aligning with current political trends and urges a 2016 GOP candidate who presents concrete changes, including on abortion, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, and schools. Star Parker, author and CURE president, is referenced as context.
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America
Bernie Sanders
Clinton
Sanders
Lincoln
Aiken Standard Publisher and Editor Roles Listed
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher Tim O Briant as Editor and Director of Audience Holly Ellington as News Editor. The Thought of the Day reflects a Jawaharlal Nehru quote about time and achievement.
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Ellen Priest
Tim O’briant
Holly Ellington
Editorial urges gas tax increases to fund South Carolina roads
The Post & Courier argues for raising the gasoline tax as the primary, sustainable funding source for DOT road repairs and a credible highway program. It criticizes 30 years of inaction and favors reforms to governance while stressing out‑of‑state drivers already subsidize the system.
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State Department of Transportation
State Highway Commission
State Infrastructure Bank
Nikki Haley
Infrastructure Bank
Highway Commission
DOT
SIB
Legisla
Tors
South Carolina
College of Charleston
Glenn McConnell
Senate
McConnell
Shelter rescue shaped by SPCA center and donor tale
A letter recounts adopting and training Walt the border collie mix. After failing to meet his needs at a kill shelter, the writer found the SPCA in Aiken offered focused training and better fit. Walt now trains at the center and awaits his forever home, underscoring adoption, breed research, spay neuter, and volunteer options.
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Spca Albrecht Center For Animal Welfare
Richmond
Walt
SPCA
Aiken Standard Letters Policy and Plutonium Obligation Note
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with a daytime contact and address for publication. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters are not accepted, and publication is discretionary. A separate note states that 1 ton of an estimated 12.8 tons of plutonium was as of Jan 1 2016, with daily tallies of the total owed in Palmetto State fines, excluding weekends and holidays.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
P.O. Box
Palmetto
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Center For Urban Renewal and Education
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Parker
Jawaharlal Nehru
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S.C
the Post & Courier of
Charleston
Albrecht Center
Ann
Aikenstandard
DOE
U.S. Department of Energy
Savannah River
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