Fuzzy forecast for MOX aims and alternatives
U S Energy Secretary Moniz warns funding gaps threaten the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility at Savannah River Site as sequestration looms. An Aerospace Corp study pegs MOX cost at 51 billion with completion by 2044, but critics argue it focuses on tech costs not construction or timetable. The only path meeting a U S Russia disposition pact remains MOX, while downsizing or mothballing could delay and raise costs and threaten regional jobs and nonproliferation goals.
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Letters to the Editor on Civil War legacy and flag removal
The writer recalls the Civil War end on April 9 1865 and the symbolic end when South Carolina voted to remove the Confederate Flag from the Statehouse grounds. They honor Emanuel Nine victims and commend Gov Haley and lawmakers for moving to a more inclusive state stance. The piece praises leaders who supported removing the flag and asks if future history will show continued respect for all lives.
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Nikki Haley
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Clementa Pinckney
D-Jasper
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Isolationism not the answer in US foreign policy debate
Aiken Standard columnist argues against fix‑our‑own‑problems first isolationism. The piece contends that domestic and foreign challenges require balanced strategy, noting Iraq invasion fallout, Arab Spring, and congressional gridlock. Calls for stronger White House and Congress leadership to sustain global role.
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Aiken County audit flags internal control failures and delays
The Aiken County Financial and Compliance Report for year ending June 30 2014, prepared by Cherry Bekaert, highlights weakened internal controls failing to reconcile balance sheets and bank accounts on time. It cites personnel shortages and policy gaps, notes numerous adjusting entries, and explains the late final report as a factor in delayed council review.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including signed letters with writer address and daytime phone, word limit of 500, editorial editing rights, ban on pen names, discretionary publication, and contact info for questions and submissions via P O Box 456 or email.
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