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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2009
Page
3
A fragmented note questions why a government health plan is praised by officials and unions yet rejected by President Obama, Congress, and the United Auto Workers, implying skepticism about its merits.
The commentary argues that current spending amplifies debt and blames Congress, not the president. It cites Thomas Paine and notes Barack Obama served in the same Congress as Bush, urging readers to reassess fiscal policy and accountability.
Aiken residents blame slum landlords for decaying Crosland Park neighborhoods and costly restoration. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments. names not required and may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a July 21 item stating the Aiken Mall Charity Bazaar dates. The bazaar will be held September 18 19. Readers may report errors to Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial aikenstandard.com.
More than 90 instruments were donated in the Instruments in the Attic program led by the Aiken Performing Arts Group to aid music programs at Aiken County middle and high schools and the APAG academy. Donations include a metal clarinet from William McDonell and an elderly Stradivarius copy violin. repairs require funding.
Forecasters expect highs in the 80s to 90s this week with mainly sunny today near 91. A 20 percent chance of showers tonight, recent cooler days, and warming into the weekend with 30 percent shower chances Friday and Saturday. Drought declarations have been removed in South Carolina counties.
The S C Employment Security Commission reports 1250 unemployment checks dated Sunday July 19 were printed and mailed twice. Claimants with duplicate checks should cash one and return the other to the local Workforce Center. If both are cashed, the excess is owed. Contacts: (803) 737-3071.
Debra G. Solesbee 56 of Edgefield pleaded guilty to nine charges including seven counts of aiding false tax documents and two counts of failing to pay with holding taxes. Sentencing postponed to today. faces up to 45 years in prison and fines up to 23500.
Readers are invited to submit tips and letters. Contact newsroom at 644-2401 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381. office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
Tuesday totals list multiple state lottery draws including Pick 3 Midday 7 2 0 and 5 0 1 Evening. Pick 4 Midday 2 3 8 5 and 1 3 6 8. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 10 20 3 34 2 with multiplier 2. Mega Match 32 14 8 29 19 20. Cash 3 Midday 4 5 3 and 5 3 6 Evening. Cash 4 Midday 1 0 4 6 and 7 7 4 4. Fantasy 5 21 12 4 17 27. Mega Millions 50 8 21 3 52 and Yellow Ball 2.
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