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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2009
Page
9
Readers weigh in as South Carolina grapples with 11.5 percent unemployment amidst a legislative battle over a $700 million stimulus. The piece criticizes Gov Mark Sanford and the Legislature for failing to create or protect jobs while economic hardship grows.
A reader urges keeping Johnson Motor Company open as a GM dealer citing decades of service by the staff led by a service manager named Fred. The letter warns of higher taxes and unemployment if the two local GM dealerships close under federal pressure and questions the impact on the community and charities. The writer recalls a GM CEO quote to stress support for GM and American interests.
A detailed masthead lists Scott B. Hunter publisher and editors, with Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Timothy E. O Briant as news director. Advertising director is Arthur T. Zappa and production chief Phillip Yates. Circulation chief Scot Newcom and business manager Terri Cheek are also named along with Letitia Jefferson in classifieds.
Letters praise Houndslake and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for Celebrity Waiter Night. About $15,000 was raised for Children’s Place. Donnie Gangway won Best Entrée for Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon. Page includes broader political critique on economic policy, Gitmo, nuclear fuel, and health care.
A long time customer praises Johnson Motors for ten years of car and truck purchases and the excellent service department led by Jane Gunnell. The message underscores the dealership as essential to the writer.
The article recalls a judge’s remark about liars unwilling to debate facts and notes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's refusal to discuss claims of being lied to by CIA agents. It questions the rationale for her silence and the uproar over time and place details.
North Korea's nuclear test prompts commentary carried by KCNA criticizing U.S. and Bush-era stifling policies. The piece notes President Obama reaffirmed defense commitments to South Korea and Japan amid escalating tensions.
A letter argues capitalism remains strong under Bush and Obama with Buffett backing government action. It denies renewed communism, notes free market trends in China and Cuba, and contrasts democracy with socialism. The piece cites Social Security Medicare and government programs, and notes politicians receive government health care.
Gary Daniel argues against a nationwide health care mandate noting Obama favors details to Congress and comparing to Massachusetts insurance mandates which raised premiums. He cites affordability pressures, Medicare shortfalls, and possible Social Security tax hikes while calling for cost reductions.
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