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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2004
Page
11
The article notes Governor Sanford's school voucher proposal is likely dead for the session. Supporters allegedly counted votes and found insufficient support to pass. The write up emphasizes opposition to diverting public funds to private schools and praises focus on public education funding and accountability standards.
The Aiken Standard lists editorial figures including Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant and staffers Arthur T Zappa Ellen C Priest Phillip Yates Scot Newcom snewcom and J David Boyd along with Letitia Jefferson and other positions. The roster covers reporters and management roles at the publication.
Brian Riedl argues that the federal budget lacks effective caps on discretionary and entitlement spending. He warns PAYGO is insufficient, entitlements dominate costs, and a renewed cap system could restore budget discipline while avoiding tax increases. He points to history and suggests mechanisms for restraint.
County residents showcase broad artistic gifts from painting to Broadway style singing. The Aiken Center for the Arts reports over 900000 pledged for capital improvements funding classrooms and a small auditorium. Community events at St Johns Church and Hopelands concert series highlight diverse performers from Tara Tripp to Mary Jo Wilson and many others.
Terry Buyers of New Ellenton argues for school choice and tax credits, citing home schooling success and the costs of public education. He questions state funding, accountability, testing requirements, and the perceived need to keep the current system, urging competition on value per dollar.
A reader argues that gay marriage is sinful per Genesis Sodom and Gomorrah references, Leviticus prohibitions, and Romans warnings. The message cites scripture to claim divine judgment on homosexuality and urges Christians to follow God’s word.
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