Editorial: Make the job matter in South Carolina politics
The piece reviews Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's ethics troubles, including fines and grand jury referral, and discusses how the probes boost Gov. Nikki Haley's proposal to run governor and lieutenant governor on one ticket. It argues for strengthening the executive line and considers eliminating the post, urging legislative action in 2012.
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Ken Ard
Ard
Pamplico
State Ethics Commission
Washington, D.C
Lindsey Graham
Graham
South Carolina
Atlanta
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Nikki Haley
Mark Sanford
Andre Bauer
Carroll Campbell
Nick Theodore
Haley
General Assembly
Publisher and editors listed for Aiken Standard
The document lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Dee Taylor Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman with email handles.
Can We Keep the Ship of State Afloat
Column compares the United States to a listing ship with President Obama as captain and Congress as crew. It highlights polarization, stalled progress, and ten urgent issues from jobs and war to immigration taxes and climate, urging compromise over partisanship to navigate toward solutions.
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United States
President Obama
Congress
DiStefano calls for compromise over partisanship in politics
Columnist Anthony DiStefano argues for teamwork and shared sacrifice including tax increases on the wealthy to balance the federal budget. He warns that without effective government action, America risks losing its status as a prosperous nation after decades in government service with the Ohio General Assembly and U.S. Congress experience.
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America
Anthony DiStefano
Aiken
Ohio General Assembly
U.S. House of Representatives
Common Sense Call to Curb Government Spending
A letter from Richard Rainwaters of Aiken argues against government borrowing and foreign aid. He urges defunding Planned Parenthood and the National Endowment for the Arts, replacing the IRS with a flat tax, and balancing the budget by cutting perceived waste while criticizing Obama administration spending and political priorities.
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Aiken Standard
Russia
Brazil
Palestine
Planned Parenthood
National Endowment For Arts
Obamacare
IRS
Washington
Obama
America
Congress
Richard Rainwaters
Aiken
Notable quotes blur the line between monster and man
A collection of sensational remarks and reactions follow a high profile crime and tragedy. Analysts discuss Breivik's manifesto and motives while media figures reflect on humanity behind killers. The text also notes Amy Winehouse’s sudden death and family reactions.
Casey Anthony Defense Financed by Taxpayers
The article outlines Casey Anthony securing $200000 from ABC News for defense payments tied to family photos and videos, plus $75000 in donations. Facing rising fees, she sought indigent status to shift remaining costs to Florida taxpayers, with total trial costs projected above $500000 and $147000 in state billings already recorded.
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Casey Anthony
ABC News
Anthony
Casey
Florida
Gail Jarvis Aiken
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