Political quotes and public figures amid partisan clashes
A compilation of remarks from lawmakers and public figures on politics and policy. Rep. Armey accuses Democrats of stealing ideas, Lindsey Graham defends GOP promises, Elliott Close pledges a budget plan, City Manager Thompson talks Aiken’s development, Thomas Robb invokes the Klan, a bridge inspector bans large vehicles, O J Simpson’s team responds to a judge selection, Gen Krulak praises Lt Gen Carol Mutter, and Lou Torok comments on a Love Day proclamation advocating forgiveness.
Aiken Standard Help Line and Contact Details
Community newspaper contact guide listing location 124 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with office hours 8 30 to 5 90 Monday to Friday subscription and delivery issues line 649 5315 switchboard and fax numbers 648 2311 648 6052 and staff contacts for editors publisher Scott Hunter with service hours for circulation and story ideas.
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South Carolina Court Rules Pregnant Drug Use a Child Abuse Issue
The South Carolina Supreme Court upholds laws treating drug use during pregnancy as child abuse in a Pickens County case, urging aggressive prosecution and signaling broader health risk policing. The ruling prompts debate on racial impact and future U.S. Supreme Court review.
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Letter writers blast lawyers and praise Aiken reform vision
A reader argues voters should oppose lawyers in politics and cites Lindsey Graham as an example. The letter defends a shift toward a religious, self reliant Aiken model with defunding education, welfare cuts, Christian institutions, a regional museum, a large Southern literature library, and a life centered culture. It critiques New Age planning and urges letters to the editor.
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