Editorial calls for sweeping restructuring of South Carolina government
The piece criticizes a decade of failed reforms to dissolve the Budget and Control Board, urging consolidation under the governor. It recounts past efforts by Sanford and Haley, notes Senate delays by Jake Knotts, and argues politicians must compromise to enact real reform next year.
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Publisher and Editors List From Aiken Standard
The article lists staff roles at Aiken Standard including Scott B Harris executive editor Timothy E O Briant production director Phillip Yates Dee Taylor advertising director Terri Cheek managing editor Michael W Gibbons and Letitia Jefferson Gefferson with delivery manager Laura Tredman Wiedman.
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Analyzing Attacks on Ann Romney Over Olympian Horse
The column notes a backlash against Ann Romney for co owning an Olympic level dressage horse. It contrasts wealth perceptions with politics, cites MS rider therapy benefits, and questions why critics attack successful Americans. It references Stephen Colbert Lawrence O'Donnell and past horsewomen like Jackie Kennedy.
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Letter response defends Obama and rebukes right wing critics
Richard Eichler argues that disrespect by journalists is universal and that Obama is unjustly attacked for policies. He recalls past interruptions to presidents and notes Americans elected Obama despite his race. He contrasts leadership with Carter and urges continued consideration of national direction.
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Lack of respect for Obama framed as job performance issue
The writer argues that disrespect toward President Obama stems from his job performance not race. Cites 40 months with 8 percent plus unemployment, a sputtered 2009 recovery, $5 trillion in new debt, annual deficits over $1 trillion, weak GDP growth, and concerns over health care reform and foreign policy.
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