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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2008
Page
11
The letter urges Gov. Sanford to sign a DNA bill expanding collection at arrestee custody for felonies and certain offenses. It argues privacy protections exist for those not convicted, cites AC LU concerns as inadequate, and notes DNA helps solving crimes and exonerations, urging swift enactment.
A reader questions Congressman Gresham Barrett's effectiveness after his June 25 column. The letter questions his energy stance, calls out OCS drilling doubts, urges windfall tax and conservation, and asks what he is doing on food prices health care mortgages unemployment and war.
The Aiken Standard publishes contact details for its leadership including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E O Briant and others. Full staff listings appear with roles across editorial production circulation and management.
A summary of reflections after the South Carolina District 81 House Republican primary. The writer notes turnout concerns, praises Tom Young for his character and campaign vigor, and commends Scott Singer for a positive, issue focused effort and integrity as he and his wife Mary campaigned. The author looks forward to Young in Columbia and expresses pride in Singer’s service to Aiken County.
A supporter endorses Tom for District 81 noting he upholds strong values and will serve voters well. The column also discusses Congressman Barrett and Senator Graham energy plans urging support for drilling, fossil fuels, and next generation nuclear options in South Carolina.
A reader expresses gratitude to voters of District 81 for electing Tom Young Jr and notes familiarity with Tom and his family. The brief tribute highlights long acquaintance and appreciation for the outcome.
Jason Kirchner of the U S Forest Service says firefighting efforts must be strategic. He notes the need to assess where to make a stand and to let some fires burn to contain hundreds of wildfires in California.
Regional Vice President Doug Higgons outlines the impact on Aiken as Tomorrow Global Spectrum moves to operate two new venues in the CSRA, expanding the USC Aiken Convocation Center network and altering regional venue management.
Congressional Resolution 362 with 220 cosponsors, many from Georgia and South Carolina, calls for an international embargo on Iran. It demands prohibiting refined petroleum exports to Iran, strict entry inspections, and blocking movement of Iranian officials not tied to nuclear negotiation. Senate counterpart Resolution 580 has 32 cosponsors.
Readers are invited to send opinions about issues of concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Submit to Letters to the Editor at 456, Aiken SC 29802 or by email and fax at the provided numbers.
The piece argues Obama leads in fundraising with about 600 million potential, surpassing McCain's 85 million, noting public financing as voluntary. It discusses media support, public perception, and the election's high stakes amid a cautious electorate and wariness of liberal leanings. Bill O'Reilly is cited as a media figure related to the discussion.
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