Living will urged to define end of life wishes
The editorial cites Terri Schiavo's Florida case to argue for living wills naming an agent to decide end of life matters. It notes the tube removal and court rulings, questions legislators and courts face, and urges legal documents to honor individual wishes and avoid such disputes.
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Congress
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Senate panel backs pension tweaks with new cost of living boost
A Senate Finance Committee plan advances partial pension changes to justify a cost of living increase for retirees while dodging major reforms. It would require current state workers who retire but return to work to contribute, and relies on higher stock investments. Critics warn the strategy hinges on optimistic returns and urge TERI repeal and shorter eligibility to fund stability.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Snapshot
A list of publisher editor and department heads at the Aiken Standard including Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson with their roles and contact handles.
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Ellen C. Priestpriest
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Steeplechase Racing Strategy and Horse Rider Balance
The piece extols steeplechase racing highlighting the horses and riders working in sync on track. It emphasizes strategy in pacing allowing stamina for a strong finishing push and notes variable horse sizes and trainer judgment. It mentions jockey weight differences between steeplechase and flat racing.
Contested Terri Schiavo Coverage and Poll Controversy
A columnist argues ABC News manipulated a poll on Terri Schiavo, claiming her case shows life support mischaracterization. The piece accuses media of bias, cites feeding tubes versus ventilators, and notes conflicting expert and witness statements while urging reader scrutiny.
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Washington
Terri
Florida
Carla Sauer Iyer
Palm Garden of Largo
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Jake Tapper
Bill Allen
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Addressing Puppy Mills in Aiken County Control Plan
Aiken County faces animal overpopulation and high shelter deaths from puppy mills. Proposes fees, licensing, and spay neuter incentives. reactivates Animal Control Advisory Board to coordinate with hunting clubs and breeders and fund countywide solutions. The City of Aiken and SPCA support subsidized sterilization programs, but broader cultural change is needed.
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Aiken
Aiken Spca
StopPuppyMills.com
Court ruling sparks talk of tyranny and protests over Terri Schiavo case
A Tennessee teacher Tammy Melton denounces court decisions on Terri Schiavo with a claim of tyranny and the silent majority view. Richard Avant protests outside the hospice with a sign invoking honoring her wishes. Former Netscape CEO Jim Barksdale links support to education funding a raise teacher pay and an annual audit for child care funds in Mississippi.
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