Editorial calls fast track for Palmetto Parkway to 2008 completion
The piece urges Western Aiken County to push funding for the Palmetto Parkway or I-520 final segment linking I-20 and U S 1 near North Augusta. It argues completion within three years would boost North Augusta area economic growth by improving access to Augusta Regional Airport and to major interstates.
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U.S. 1
North Augusta
Savannah River
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbia
Aiken County
Palmetto Parkway
Budget reform proposal eyes goal driven spending changes
Governor Sanford backs a state wide shift from agency centric budgeting to goal oriented spending. A House proviso creates a Joint Committee on Activity Based Budgeting to study how to cut problems like teen pregnancy by focusing on outcomes rather than departments. The idea faces legislative resistance but is seen as essential amid persistent state challenges.
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Mark Sanford
House
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles and Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and staff across departments. Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard.com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Jwallace
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priestpriest
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Byates
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Scot Newcomsnewcom@aikenstandard.com
J. David Boyd Dboyd
Still Comfortable Opinions On Cox II Drugs And Vioxx
A physician defends continuing celecoxib and valdecoxib for patients with prior relief while noting traditional NSAIDs also pose risks. The article cites Vioxx withdrawal for higher blood pressure heart attack and stroke risks and discusses stricter guidelines and patient risk tolerance.
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Merck
FDA
Labor unions in decline and political spending surge
The column argues the American labor movement is in disarray with long term membership declines. It notes 2004 union rates at 12.5 percent overall and 7.9 percent private sector, down from 2003, and highlights AFL CIO's plan to raise dues to fund a 90 million two year political program. It cites SEIU and other unions' large political outlays aimed at defeating Bush and shaping policy.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Democratic Party
Afl-Cio Executive Council
58- Union Federation
Aflcio
Service Employees International Union
George W. Bush
SEIU
Afl-Cio
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Teamsters
White House
Congress
Pennsylvania
Arlen Specter
SETU
Bush
Bill Clinton
Center For Public Integrity
Unions spend big on politics but face shrinking influence
The piece examines AFL CIO unions and PACs pouring millions into campaigns, including NEA, AFT, and Teamsters. It notes Democrats received most funds, yet election returns favored Republicans overall, with unions losing members and facing financial strains while continuing political pressure and activism.
Our Hands Palm Sunday Then and Now
Reflections on Palm Sunday marking Holy Week with contrasts of triumph and tragedy. The piece recalls Jesus entering Jerusalem, the crowd’s cheers, and the varied meanings of palms from victory to healing to betrayal. It urges self examination during Holy Week.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Jerusalem
Jesus
Florida
Pilate
Judas
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