Editorial questions Hodges plan for higher education funds
The editorial critiques Gov. Hodges plan to bolster higher education by diverting 35 million from Barnwell, 24 million from health and human services, and 40 million via borrowing. It warns the one time money may worsen future budgets and questions the long term efficacy and motives behind the approach.
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Jim Hodges
South Carolina
Hodges
Barnwell
Health and Human Services
General Assembly
Aiken Standard Staff Roles Listed in Publication Note
A note lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor with Ellen C. Priest as Business Manager. James R. Bennett Jr. is named Systems Supervisor and J. David Boyd as Systems Manager in the staff lineup.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Al Gore Quietly Keeps Political Doors Open
Washington insiders note Al Gore has faded from nonstop headlines. He teaches, networks with Silicon Valley, and avoids the stump. Democrats waffle on his future, but the former VP remains polished, patient, and ready for a possible comeback.
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Washington
al Gore
Gore
Silicon Valley
Columbia Journalism School
Alan Greens
Nice al
George W. Bush
Harlem
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Tax cuts and tax eliminations urged as cure for economy
A reader argues for drastic tax cuts and elimination of numerous hidden taxes, blaming the Clinton era for high levies and claiming Bush policies need broader reform. The letter asserts taxes depress the economy, cites a 47 percent tax burden, and calls for major, across the board reductions.
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George W. Bush
Clinton
U.S
Bush
Aiken Standard Clarifies Letters to Editor Rules
The Aiken Standard outlines submission guidelines for Letters to the Editor including required signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It notes edits and condensing may occur and provides postal, email, and fax contacts for submissions.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Jwallace
Duesouth.net
S.C
Shunter
Aikenstandara
March Madness coaches reshuffle tensions rise in NCAA
The piece argues the March Madness era spills into coaching markets as 25 Division I vacancies loom before 16 teams remain. It notes Tennessee and South Carolina changes, rising pay for top coaches, and questions about the impact on college athletics amid scarce funding and player ambitions.
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Tennessee
Jerry Green
Green
Volunteers
Doug Dickey
South Carolina
Eddie Fogler
Fogler
Gamecocks
Frank McGuire
SEC
USC
Louisville
Rick Pitino
Denny Crum
Crum
Texas Tech
Bob Night
Penn State
Matt Doherty
Matt
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