Aitken Standarn Founded in 1867
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff list key roles at Aitken Standarn. Executive Editor Melissa Hanna, Advertising Director Dee Taylor, Business Manager Terri Cheek, Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson, and Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler are named along with production notes. The text also cites Jose Ortega y Gasset as a reference figure.
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Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Freedom to make stupid decisions column satire
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that freedom includes choosing bad or foolish actions. He mocks Bloomberg’s soda ban and defends individual choice, noting extreme ideologies distort regulation. Doom’s world rule is contrasted with the value of free will and vigilant liberty. Mayor Bloomberg plans to appeal the ruling.
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Marvel Comics
Victor von Doom
Doom
Avengers
New York City
Supreme Court
Milton Tingling
Bloomberg
Justice Tingling
Captain America
Dr. Doom
Commendation for first responders and VA warning from veteran
A letter from William Cox of Aiken commends local first responders and hospital staff for excellent care during a medical emergency at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A veteran Gregory J. Topliff of Warrenville warns about VA health care failures based on a 40 year service history and multiple injuries and illnesses.
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Aiken
William Cox Aiken
Veterans Administration
Obama
Marine Corps
Vietnam
Augusta VA
Gregory J. Topliff
Warrenville
South Carolina Medicaid expansion split between parties
The House votes 73 Republicans against and 45 Democrats for a three year Medicaid expansion with full federal funding in years one to three. Proponents argue it tests costs while expanding care. critics call it political. Senate action and possible changes by some Republicans are awaited.
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S.C
House
South Carolina
State Senate
Tracy Edge
North Myrtle Beach
U.S. Supreme Court
Nikki Haley
Florida
Rick Scott
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Johnny
Politi
Cal
Senate
Edge
Steem
Kris Crawford
Florence
B.R. Skelton
Gov. Haley
Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
Readers may submit signed letters with author address and daytime phone for verification. Letters under 300 words are preferred and may be edited for length clarity libel and taste. Pen names are not allowed anonymous letters will not be published and publication is discretionary.
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Aiken
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard
Jennifer Miller
Jmiller
Aikenstandard.com
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Ronnie Butler
Lam
Jose Ortega Y Gasset
Philosopher
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Avenger
Hawkeye
Michael Bloomberg
Emperor
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Nanny State
Anny State
the Sun News
Haley
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