Editorial questions Sanford leadership in South Carolina
The Aiken Standard says Governor Sanford has faced an adversarial General Assembly which has overridden key vetoes and budget decisions. It critiques the governor for limited accomplishments in his first term, despite a Republican legislature, and calls for stronger leadership to improve residents' lives.
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Jim Hodges
House
Senate
General Assembly
North Augusta weighs repeat run for All America City honor
A city official reflects on the All America City bid and North Augusta 2000’s collaborative effort with the Chamber and nonprofit groups. The speaker notes strong planning, proactive community advantages, and a potential renewed attempt in the future if investors value the city’s long term vision.
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Briton Williams
Amber
All America Cry Team
North Augusta
Community Foundation Board of Directors
The
Chamber
North Augusta 2000 Board of Directors
South Carolina Veto Sparks Auto Liability Reform Debate
Gov Mark Sanford vetoed a bill to raise motorist liability limits aiming to shield drivers and passengers from high medical costs. Supporters say inflation and time since 1997 require increase, with $5 000 property damage also rising to $10 000 while other limits remain unchanged since 1974.
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Mark Sanford
South Carolina
Lawtmakers
Gerald Malloy
D-Harsville
Senate
Ethanol as a practical green fuel lesson from Brazil
Column argues ethanol could supplement gasoline but cannot replace imported oil alone. It notes Brazil's climate favors sugar cane, U.S. corn and soy farms could expand ethanol, and outlines costs from farming to transport. Calls for higher efficiency vehicles and local production to be economical.
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Middle East
Venezuela
United States
Brazil
Gulf of Mexico
Forbes
German and Polish Hooligans Arrested After Riot Fears
The article notes more than 300 German and Polish hooligans detained amid worries over violence. It mentions Michael Endure, head of Germany's sports information office, and references comments about U S troop withdrawal in Iraq and keeping troublemakers in line.
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Michael Endure
Germany
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Marines in Shackles At Pendleton Stir Media Debate
Seven young Marines and one Navy corpsman sit in 8 by 8 foot cells at Camp Pendleton under 23 hour lockdown amid an April 26 incident in the 3rd Battalion 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Investigators probe kidnapping and killing claims in Hamdaniya while critics warn of media bias and presumed guilt before charges.
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John J. Jodka
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Crusaders For Individual Rights
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Gitmo
William Goodman
Center For Constitutional Rights
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Wall Street
Hell's Kitchen
Pantano
New York Times
Ann Curry
NBC
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