Editorial urges keeping MOX project at SRS alive
The piece argues not to close the MOX facility at Savannah River Site despite Duke Energy letting its MOX fuel contract lapse on Dec 1 2008. It stresses time to renegotiate with Duke and other utilities ahead of a 2016 startup and advocates continued funding for a program to convert 34 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium into reactor fuel for power and national security.
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Reader letter questions credibility of school ranking list
A letter to the editor questions the validity of a nationwide school ranking by neighborhoodscout com. It notes 38 of 100 worst schools are in South Carolina including a local charter, and criticizes method transparency and geographic skew with California and Florida high counts. The writer urges careful verification.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory and Contacts
Publisher Scott B. Hunter leads the Aiken Standard with Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa. The paper lists News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates and other department leaders including Circulation Scot Newcom and Business Manager Terri Cheek.
Stimulus Money Shapes South Carolina Budget Debate
South Carolina lawmakers debate using federal stimulus funds to balance the budget without tax increases. The House accepted stimulus for education, law enforcement, and Medicaid, outlining potential cuts of about 125 million if rejected and detailing impacts like teacher layoffs and prison closures. The budget also trims local funding and includes provisions to publish stimulus spending and preserve targeted programs. The author represents District 81 in the S.C. House.
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Obama decries AIG executive bonuses amid federal rescue
President Obama voices outrage over reports that AIG will award $165 million in bonuses to executives despite receiving over $170 billion in government bailout funds. The comment underscores public anger over using taxpayer money to reward top pay.
Letters to the Editor Instructions Still Standing
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Letters to the Editor desk. Provide addresses, email and fax contact options for submission.
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Governor Sanford urged to reject federal stimulus bait
Carl Langley of Aiken argues Gov. Mark Sanford should refuse free stimulus funds and avoid recurring costs, criticizing Rep. Jim Clyburn and the Aiken Standard for opposing the governor. Langley warns that one time money creates future tax hikes and cuts, urging fiscal restraint amid the recession.
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Seniors deserve better treatment in Aiken budget
A reader condemns budget cuts to the Aiken Council on Aging affecting local seniors. The letter contrasts care for seniors with reports of a new animal shelter, arguing seniors deserve greater dignity in their golden years.
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