Editorial John Bradford remembered
John Bradford, a 49 year old Special Olympian known for his smile, died after a brief illness. He volunteered with Special Olympics in South Carolina after swimming in Pennsylvania and helped run the Aiken program and state board, receiving honors as volunteer of the year.
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Clemson raises in state tuition 5.5 percent for fall
Clemson University hikes in state tuition 5.5 percent to 5189 per semester 10378 annually while out of state rates jump 7.5 percent to 11700 per semester 23400 annually. Report notes South Carolina had the highest in state costs in a 10 state region and ranks No 8 nationwide.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Snapshot
The document lists staff roles and contact names for the Aiken Standard including publisher editor news director production director circulation director advertising and other management positions with corresponding email handles. It details personnel across departments and the newspaper’s leadership structure.
Obama undecided on Iraq withdrawal amid surge debate
The piece analyzes Barack Obama's stance on Iraq troop withdrawal, noting his later insistence on a 16 month timetable while acknowledging shifts in response to military conditions. It contrasts Democratic critiques of Bush with Obama’s cautious posture and questions whether the surge will prompt faster pullouts or renewed conflict.
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Letter to the editor on the Iraq surge and benchmarks
The writer argues the surge reduced U.S. casualties but failed to meet Sunni Shiite reconciliation or administration benchmarks. Petraeus and the White House admit unmet goals while Sen McCain promotes success. The piece questions the pace of withdrawal and Maliki's possible victory declaration.
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Rich criticizes Obama tax plans and redistribution stance
Bill O'Reilly argues against higher taxes on the rich under Barack Obama and Democratic leaders. He contends entitlement expansion would divert funds from payers, condemns income redistribution, and says the wealthy fund most federal taxes while fearing broad giveaways. He asserts personal charity and distrust of government programs.
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