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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2013
Page
3
A reader from Aiken asks when the Centennial Drive drainage issue will be addressed citing recurring flooding and odors. The comment also criticizes wasteful spending talk and suggests using prisoners to trim overgrown bushes on Richland Avenue to improve visibility.
Commentary argues that only God controls nature and the climate, claiming President Obama cannot or should not spend taxpayer funds on climate issues. The piece questions presidential authority over natural forces and hints at theological implications.
The speaker criticizes the daily flood of presidential scandals and argues Barack Obama eased the burden on Carter by not being the worst president. The remark contrasts eras and perspectives on leadership quality.
A reader pleads for adherence to the Constitution and rule of law while opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants. They challenge abortion access and welfare critique, then urge readers to share thoughts via the Aiken Standard TalkBack hotline and email, noting anonymity and editorial edits.
South Carolina legislators overridden Gov. Haley’s veto to release 100000 for Barnwell County Courthouse repairs. The session saw broad rural support for local projects, including funds for Union County library renovations and Georgetown County boat ramp. The Senate overrid 46 of Haley’s 81 vetoes and adjourned until January.
At the Nancy Carson Library Fear Factor Food Challenge, children tasted odd foods from lime Jell-O with olive juice to seaweed marmite combos. Ten year old Adeline Dean and Penelope Dean competed for a McDonald’s gift card, with ery Prather winning the top prize and runner up Andrew Bellanger taking $5.
State Sen. Shane Massey sponsors a restructuring plan to dissolve most Budget and Control Board powers. It would create a Department of Administration under the governor and shift oversight to the legislature while prohibiting deficits without approval. The measure gains bipartisan backing and could advance in 2014 conference talks.
A request invites readers to comment on a story at aikenstandard dot com. It provides mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and an email address editorial at aikenstandard dot com for letters to the editor.
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