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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2016
Page
13
The Aiken Standard presents its founding year 1867 and lists publisher Ellen Priest executive editor Michael Smith and news editor Holly Ellington. Included is a Thought of the Day quote by Irving Berlin noting his birth date.
The piece condemns Governor Haley for vetoing emergency aid to farmers hit by October floods. It cites $586 million in losses and notes many farmers lack federal help or insurance. Legislature approved a $40 million Farm Aid Fund, with GOP lawmakers backing disaster relief, while Haley prioritizes other incentives over farming needs.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words for publication. Include writer's address and daytime phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length clarity libel and taste and anonymous or organizationally affiliated letters may be rejected. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
Washington column notes Donald Trump flip flops on tax cuts for the wealthy and minimum wage while insisting he understands debt, complicating Clinton’s challenge as he wavers on fiscal policy and economic plans. The piece suggests Clinton should sharpen an inspiring message while Trump undermines his own position.
President Obama, at the White House Correspondents Dinner, mocks Donald Trump and Ted Cruz amid GOP unease about a Trump nomination. He jokes about foreign policy, Paul Ryan, and Miss Universe co-owned by Trump while railing against Reince Priebus. The event blends Democrats, Republicans, media, and Hollywood figures in a sharp, nostalgic finale.
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