Robina Currie Remembered as Aiken Pillar and Gardener
Editorial notes Robina Currie who died Feb 28 at 88 grew up at Hopelands Aiken estate. She trained as a secretary worked for Dorcey Lybrand then Bob Penland at Hound Slake Country Club and later at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Her friends praise her intellect charm and stewardship.
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Clear Skies Act faces Senate vote over mercury limits
The Citizens' Voice reports a Senate committee is set to vote on the Clear Skies Act, seen as industry friendly and weakening current Clean Air Act protections. The bill would allow mercury emissions of 26 tons per year through 2010, compared with the current five tons by 2008, prompting opposition from two national groups and concerns about children's health and environmental progress.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roster Details Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and contact roles with names and positions. Key figures include Publisher Scott B. Hunter, Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace, Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa, and Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant among others.
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Receiving the Order of the Silver Crescent Honored
The speaker expresses pride and humility in receiving the Order of the Silver Crescent, noting it as a high honor. They describe it as a big surprise and reveal plans to hang the award in their office, while their family helped keep the secret from them.
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Common Sense Approach to Social Security
Column argues Social Security is a vital, enduring national anchor and urges calm, sensible revisions rather than panic. It contrasts pre New Deal reliance on family support with modern guaranteed retirement security and calls for prudent tweaks to preserve the program for future generations.
Social Security funding debate cautions against privatization
Jim Wright argues against depleting Social Security trust funds for tax cuts or stock market investments. He notes a long term payroll tax surplus through 2018 and potential solvency to 2042, urging a lockbox approach and new revenue rather than privatization. Wright, former U.S. House Speaker, supports preserving the program’s guaranteed benefits.
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Veterans fight over future of benefits and defense funding
Orlando Sentinel editor argues veterans benefits rise strains U S forces in Afghanistan and Iraq and prompts political backlash. He notes $100 billion cost over six years, Bush tax cuts and VA budget disputes, with veterans groups proposing a higher medical budget while others seek cuts and fee increases.
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