Catholic reader criticizes bishops and Ryan plan
A Catholic letter argues bishops erred by opposing the Ryan plan and accuses political figures of using religion for power. The writer defends religious freedom, cites Nazi persecution as a true attack on faith, and praises the Aiken Standard for offering diverse opinions while contrasting it with Fox News.
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Ryan
Satan
Congressman Ryan
God
Jesus
Paul D. Hopkins
Aiken Standard
Aiken
Hopkins
Standard
Fox News
War on Women claims fuel Arizona pregnancy law critique
An opinion letter questions charges of a Republican war on women citing Arizona abortion related laws and GOP proposals including contraception coverage limits and equal pay rollbacks. The writer asks for clarification on party viability in the 21st century.
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Arizona
Roy Blunt
R-Mo
Florida
Wisconsin
Washington
Republican Party
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Update
Production Director Phillip Yates Byates aikenstandard.com Business Manager Terri Cheek cheek aikenstandard.com Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons mgibbons aikenstandard.com Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman Tiedman aikenstandard.com
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Phillip Yates Byates
Aikenstandard.com
Terri Cheekcheek
Aikenstandard. Com
Michael W. Gibbons Mgibbons
Laura Tiedman
Tiedman
Marilyn Van Derbur Luncheon Inspires Aiken Community
At USC Aiken the Child Advocacy Center and 100 Women Initiative hosted Marilyn Van Derbur as keynote. She shared candid details of child sexual abuse and its lifelong impact, urging acknowledgment and healing while thanking sponsors and attendees for supporting local children.
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Usc Aiken
Child Advocacy Center
Our 100 Women Initiative
Marilyn van Derbur
Marilyn
Security Federal
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Atlantic Broadband
Kent’s Korner
Sce&g
WSI
Savannah River
H.G. Reynolds Inc
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Sand River
Quotes on security, al Qaida, and human rights at high level
A statement from President Obama at the White House Correspondents Dinner jokes about the Secret Service and a curfew. Rand analyst Seth Jones cautions that al Qaida is not near defeat and notes expanded presence and territory in Yemen. John Brennan discusses balancing human rights with maintaining relations with China.
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Barack Obama
White House
Yemen
Seth Jones
Rand
U.S
Special Operations Forces
Osama bin Laden
John Brennan
Letters Invite All Faiths to Day of Prayer Observances
Aiken readers are reminded that the National Day of Prayer supports freedom of religion and welcomes diverse groups to pray in line with their beliefs. A local volunteers group invites participation on Thursdays at multiple times near Laurens Street and Hayne Avenue at H Odell Weeks Activities Center, or any self-organized prayer.
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National Prayer Committee
Congress
Aiken
America
God
Jesus Christ
Laurens Street
Hayne Avenue
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Jesus
Obama support letter argues Romney fits voters in SC
A reader endorses Gov. Romney as best for the country, cites 32 years of budget history, blames conservatives for debt growth, and notes southern support for Romney while criticizing Obama and GOP leadership. The letter portrays Romney as understanding average Americans despite skepticism about his grasp of everyday life.
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Dave Hill
Romney
South Carolina
Reagan
George H.W. Bush
George W. Bush
Bush
Great Britain
George W
Obama
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