Government pleads patience as security lines back up
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged fliers to be patient amid longer airport security waits as TSA hires more screeners and tightens procedures. The plan includes overtime funding and 768 new screeners by June 15, while unions call for 6,000 more staff to reduce delays.
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Aiken Bluegrass Festival attracts Friday crowd
Heath Bates of Bravefriend notes a strong Friday turnout as the Aiken festival opens with a beer tent packed and about 7 500 expected patrons over the weekend. Bravefriend markets dog merchandise T shirts polo shirts and beach bags. Admission is 35 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Details at 803 640 9287 or aikenbluegrassfestival org. Bill Bengtson of Aiken Communications joined in 1996 to report for the Aiken Standard and The North Augusta Star.
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Federal guidance urges schools to treat transgender students by gender identity
The Obama administration issued guidance clarifying Title IX expectations for districts receiving federal funding to protect transgender students from discrimination and privacy violations. The move, praised by the Human Rights Campaign, follows lawsuits with North Carolina over bathroom access rules and drew strong reaction from Texas leaders ready to forfeit federal funds.
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MOX program gains support from Senate and House panels
Radio Free Europe reports Putin warned the process could let the United States revert plutonium oxide to weapons grade. Senate Armed Services and House Armed Services committees approve MOX funding and send bills toward a conference. Graham praises bipartisan defense focus as new administration looms. gardiner as.
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Opinion comment request at Aiken Standard ends with mailing and email options
Readers are invited to submit comments to the Aiken Standard for the Opinions section. The notice provides a postal address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and an editorial email address editorial aikenstandard com for submissions.
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