A Little Off The Top The Barber Perk Cuts
Freshman Rep Mark Sanford and Rep Scott Klug propose privatizing House services including the haircut shop beauty shop photography studio and stationery store to trim perks. They note a 1.6 million loss for the gift shop and call for similar Senate cuts such as free parking. The move aims to curb taxpayer subsidized services and pressure Congress to balance its own budget.
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Letter to the Editor on Gibbons column and business ecology
A biologist from Aiken critiques Whit Gibbons Nature column for anthropomorphizing corporations and argues the business world shares ecological principles with nature. He notes corporate ownership, profits, and government influence shape jobs and industry, and defends scientists’ stake in business discourse. He references his own credentials and reacts to a March 3 Aiken Standard article.
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Whit Gibbons
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World Watch
Aiken
Gibbons
Charles T. Lichy Aiken
Aiken Standard
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
A reader criticizes the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and Sen Ryberg for discord over leadership and party politics. The letter urges officials to focus on business, notes Sen Moore’s long chairmanship, and requests postcards and state information for third grade classes studying the 50 states.
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Sen. Moore
Rep. Smith
America
Aiken Standard Publisher Details and Subscription Rates
The Aiken Standard's mailing and office details are outlined with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and delivery times. Subscription prices for various terms are listed, along with mail options and contact information for the Aiken Standard-PBM. The paper, ISSN 0893 2557, is published by Aiken Communications Inc. from 124 Rutland Drive and P.O. Box 456, Aiken, S C 29802.
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Newt Gingrich Promises Bold Change in Contract With America
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes Gingrich markets a 100 day sprint for the Contract With America as bold change while omitting term limits. He cites a GOP push to cut welfare and reform liability yet shows hesitation on restricting congressional careers.
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Newt
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Henry Hyde
van Hilleary
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Senate
Ross Perot
United We
Ross
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Fred Thompson
Thompson
Ring Skills Of George Wallace Echoes In Atlanta Garages
A writer recalls meeting Mike Wilson in Union City Georgia and recounts boxing clashes with George Wallace in the 1930s. The piece blends rural garage life with memories of Wallace and a mobile era, noting Mike’s loyalty to Wallace and reflections on faith.
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Ike Wilson
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Mike
Steve Rayman
Union City
Mayo Clinic
Darryl
Mr. Goodwrench
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Pickens County
George
Montgomery
Golden Gloves
Wallace
Fairburn
America
Mike Wilson
Tommy Denton
Jesus Christ
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