Editorial urges cigarette tax hike to fund crucial state services
The piece argues South Carolina should raise the cigarette tax from 7 to 60 cents to generate up to 170 million dollars for Medicaid, health, education, and prisons amid budget crises. It condemns legislative inaction and ties funding needs to wartime and economic pressures, urging prompt action.
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South Carolina
Congress
Bush Administration
S.C. General Assembly
Iraq
S.C
Aiken Standard Staff Listing
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Publisher Scott B Hunter Business Manager Ellen Priest Managing Editor Timothy OBrien Production Director Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Letitia Jefferson as part of its masthead.
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Scott B. Hunter
Ellen
Ealitor Himothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Letitia Jefferson
TSA spending saga prompts GOP ire and scrutiny
A Washington era critique portrays the TSA as a fiscal black hole under Mineta, citing a 3.3 billion deficit and demands for 6 billion next year. It highlights missing funds, overstaffing, high salaries, a 700 million recruitment contract with NCS Pearson, and a probe by Senators Dorgan and Wyden into a luxury resort junket for recruiters.
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Transportation Security Administration
Mineta
Department of Transportation
Kenneth Mead
Transportation Security
TSA
Woosh
NCS Pearson
Telluride
Colo
Sens
Byron Dorgan
North Dakota
Ron Wyden
Oregon
Wyndham Peaks Resort
Golden Door Spa
Mohammed Atta
Pope Opposes Iraq War Yet Supports Peace and Prayers
A Catholic writer weighs Pope John Paul II’s stance against military action in Iraq while acknowledging the just war tradition. He notes the Pope’s envoy’s claim that invasion would be immoral, questions faith in inspections, and urges unity against evil without bloodshed, hoping Saddam’s removal occurs peacefully.
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France
Germany
China
Russia
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
John Paul II
John Paul
Pio Laghi
Bush
Iraq
Mary Theresa
Eminem
Sad @am
Jesus
Oval Office
Mr. Bush
Vatican
Kuwait
America
North Korea
Kim Jong
Osama bin Laden
Adolph Hitler
Europe
Asia
Retired sheriff backs Rowland in county sheriff race
Former Aiken County Sheriff Howard L. Sellers declares full support for Jody Rowland for sheriff, noting Rowland’s off duty repossession activities with approval, his leadership style, and readiness to meet future law enforcement challenges while serving citizens.
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Carl Langley
Jody Rowland
Sheriff's Office
Rowland
Aiken County
Howard L. Sellers
Aiken
Mike Hunt: Experienced Sheriff Candidate in Aiken County
Mike Hunt brings over 20 years in public safety with roles at Richmond County Fire Department North Augusta Public Safety and Aiken Public Safety He has progressed from line officer to lieutenant with budget and personnel duties He has completed 4700 classroom hours across 200 plus specialized training courses including homicide narcotics and leadership He holds strong law enforcement contacts locally and as a US Marshal special deputy and Anti Terrorism Task Force member He seeks the Republican nomination on March 25 for sheriff authority and leadership.
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Mike Hunt
Aiken
Richmond County Fire Department
North Augusta Department of Public Safety
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aikien
North Augusta
Departments of Public Safety
US Marshal Service
U.S. Attorney’s Office
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Bill O'Reilly
Mwaye Syndicate
Hunt
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