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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2011
Page
3
A reader lashes out at President Obama, arguing Medicaid and Social Security are earned benefits, not entitlements, and calls for term limits to curb power, warning that perpetual running for office leads to corruption.
Community members urge tearing down crowded arenas to build greenways while recalling a Powderhouse Road crash. Local author cautions against texting while driving after a teenager overturned the car and nearly died, prompting a highway patrol report.
A reader protests rising food costs and calls for government action. They warn that basic staples like macaroni now seem unaffordable and urge caps on prices to protect consumers who must eat.
In 2006 Barack Obama opposed raising the national debt limit. By 2008 he shifted to supporting higher borrowing, citing urgent needs to fund stability and economic recovery. Critics framed it as political recalibration amid the financial crisis and broader fiscal pressures.
Critics claim Social Security is not a trust fund and allege long term misallocation of contributions. The argument centers on ownership of payroll taxes and questions funding for future benefits amid growing deficits.
Aiken residents critique adding stop signs at South Boundary Avenue and Powderhouse Road, saying drivers ignore signs. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments. names are not required and may not be published.
A fragment shows contact numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 with scattered words including 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a partial label Fi $0 hued one eee. The legible items are the two phone numbers and a time range.
Aiken County Council will consider annexing Athol Avenue and joining in relinquishing the old right of way to allow Murray Brothers Land Development LLC to convey property for a Cracker Barrel restaurant across from Aiken Mall. The meeting also covers a road maintenance fee exemption for disabled war veterans.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers COO Scott Ancede described a national health care “perfect storm” of unfunded mandates while detailing local plans to expand outpatient services, boost mental health capacity, and widen partnerships with the Medical College of Georgia and USC Aiken. He noted 1,000 employees, a $60 million payroll, and $9.5 million in free care in 2009 as the hospital extends care access amid Medicaid cuts and hospital closures in nearby towns.
CVS/pharmacy plans a larger free standing store at Richland and Hayne avenues replacing the Kalmia Plaza location. Construction starts this summer with a 13 225 square foot facility opening in early 2012. All current employees will transfer to the new store located at 1614 Richland Ave. W. CVS Caremark operates over 7000 stores and related health services.
The Banksia Quilters Society will not meet in July and will reconvene Monday August 5 at 10 a.m. at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The AARP Driving Course runs July at Windham House 1 to 5 p.m. To register call 641-2334. Fees: 12 for members 14 for non members. Completion may qualify for auto insurance discounts. Aiken Sewing Guild hosts Sew-Aid Thursday 1 to 2 p.m. at the Aiken Quilt Shop with a $5 charity fee and free seam finishing talks at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call Cheri at 644-0576.
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