View: RSR Leaves Aiken County After Backlash Against Plant
The Dallas based RSR Corp will not build a 65 million auto battery recycling plant near Montmorenci due to public opposition and environmental concerns. After indictments tied to an Indianapolis RSA plant and legal trouble, Aiken County officials withdrew invitation and RSR canceled plans, urging continued pursuit of clean, compatible industry and citizen input.
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Quotes Of Note From Officials And Citizens
A compilation of remarks from a Shelby lawyer, county administrator, a state representative, plant managers, and religious and political leaders. Highlights include a suit over a dementia patient incident, removal of nude paintings, battery recycling plans, education for high tech jobs, critique of regulatory overreach, and concerns about use of government air travel.
Aiken Standard Contact and Publishing Details
Aiken Standard publishes weekday afternoons and weekend editions. Subscription options and mailing address are listed with phone numbers for delivery issues and news tips. The office operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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The Panhandler Theory of Compassion
A Catholic conference criticizes GOP welfare reform for possibly pushing abortions while data from O Neill and the Heritage Foundation link welfare to abortion and illegitimacy. It argues New Jersey reforms cut welfare births and urges policy to change incentives. Critics label the view patronizing and call it the Panhandler Theory of Compassion.
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Bell Curve
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Dole and the line item veto shaping early campaign views
A political analysis argues voters overlook Senate moves like Bob Dole’s line item veto passage. History shows presidential cues come from image and policy signals over Senate mastery, with few voters tracking detailed legislative steps as campaigns begin. The piece notes early cues from Gramm and Wilson shaping conservative images.
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