Editorials Replacement bill dies in Senate committee
A South Carolina measure to require the governor to appoint a same party replacement for a Senate vacancy dies in committee. The editorial argues the proposal risks partisan control, notes Thurmond's age, and urges lawmakers to let the bill fail. It emphasizes preserving constitutional practice and voters’ will over party protection.
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Senate
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
Fritz Hollings
Jim Hodges
GOP
Palmetto
U.S
Judiciary Committee
Aren Standard Publisher Credits and Editorial Staff
The Aren Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor with Ellen C. Pri as business manager and Garth R. Groshans as circulation director. It also names James R Bennett Jr as pressroom lead and J David Boyd as systems manager with Timothy E. O Briant serving as managing editor.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Pri
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R’ Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Analysis of Bill Clinton legacy and policy failures
Opinion piece criticizes Bill Clinton over economic missteps energy policy and education. Cites Greenspan rates policy NAFTA and perceived neglect of oil output and energy conservation. Denounces Clinton for spending time fundraising and mismanaging economy while blaming his era for current hardships. Describes impact on seniors drugs energy inflation and California power shortages.
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Bill Clinton
Hope
Ark
William Jefferson Clinton
Clinton
Democratic Party
al Gore
Alan Greenspan
Fed
Greenspan
OPEC
United States
America
California
Greens
Mexico
Canada
Barry McCaffrey
Barbra Streisand
Abe Lincoln
Aiken Standard explores future of newspapers on the Web
The Aiken Standard discusses online news, advertising, and revenue challenges. It notes limited web offerings, reluctance to charge for content, and potential shift to electronic delivery as profitable, citing industry moves and CEO quotes from Media General.
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The
Aiken Standard
Ikenstandard.com
Standard Times
New Bedford
Mass
Ree
Media General Inc
Richmond
Tampa
Florence
Media General
J. Stewart Bryan III
My other mother a blessing in family sacrifice
Letters describe Gail McCutcheon as an inspiring caregiver for her great niece Summer Lyle. She endured sleepless nights, traveled between Lake City and Myrtle Beach during a six week ordeal, and supported Katie and Andy as Summer fought a fatal enzyme deficiency. Tammy praises Gail as a steady, faithful mother-in-law and source of family strength.
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Gail McCutcheon
Gail
Lake City
Myrtle Beach
Summer Lyle
Sommer
Katie
Andy
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor. Include signature mailing address and daytime home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Email wallace duesouth.net Fax 803648605
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Shunter
Aikenstandara.com
Wallace
Duesouth
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