County considers Savannah River Site land for equestrian park
Editorial urges Aiken County to seek 4200 acres from the Savannah River Site for public recreation. The plan would divide land into horseback riding areas mountain biking and other activities while boosting local economy and quality of life. Local officials and the state delegation should pursue feasibility with the federal government.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership team including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Systems Manager J David Boyd and journalists Letitia Jefferson Phillip Yates Scot Newcom and Arthur T Zappa with contact details and roles in the newsroom.
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Iraq al Qaida link framed as a broader family network
The 9/11 Commission found some contacts between al Qaida and Iraq, arguing they were part of the same broader “family.” The piece argues that even without direct orders, Saddam Hussein shared ties with militants and supported actions against Israel and Palestinian groups, using analogies to Mafia families to illustrate indirect connections.
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Supreme Court ruling clarifies limits on police name requests
The court says there is no right to hassle and officers must have a valid reason to ask for a name. It allows forcing disclosure without violating the Fourth or Fifth Amendments, but does not permit universal identification demands. The decision, tied to post 9/11 security concerns, keeps remain silent rights intact after arrest. Detroit Free Press
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Letters on Amendments and Court Powers
A letter urges Congress to pass the Marriage Protection Act and Constitution Restoration Act to curb federal court power. The author cites Supreme Court foreign sources and calls readers to contact Senators Lindsey Graham and Ernest Hollings to support the bills.
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Letters to the Editor Address Details
Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken South Carolina 29802. Include email swallace at aikenstandard dot com and fax to 803 648 6052.
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Teacher unions push politics over school reform
The piece argues AFT and NEA heavily fund and organize political campaigns for Democrats, claim no political spending on IRS filings, while criticizing No Child Left Behind and tax hikes. It cites large UniServ operations, donor totals, and minimal gains in test scores despite rising per pupil spending.
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