Editorial calls for reform of Aiken County school areas
Aiken County Taxpayers Association proposes abolishing two area superintendent posts to save money, while noting five existing districts with offices. The piece argues for retaining some area structure to keep access to decision makers, given geographic spread and access concerns. It questions centralized leadership and suggests alternatives balancing cost with accessibility.
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Aiken County
Vicki Simons
Aiken
Jackson
New Ellenton
Beech Island
General Assembly
Area 3
Area 1
Alito nominated for Supreme Court likely to pass Senate challenge
The Greenwood Index-Journal notes South Carolinians favor a nominee who follows the Constitution and the law. It praises President Bush's pick Samuel Alito, a 25 year federal judge, and cites Lindsey Graham and the gang of 14 as shaping an up or down vote with no filibuster.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Bush
U. S. Appeals Court
Samuel Alito
Sandra Day O'Connor
Alito
Lindsey Graham
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Greenwood Index-Jour
Native American Pow Wow Inspires Preservation and Learning
Children join the Horsereek American Indian Pow Wow on Saturday as they learn dances crafts and talk to people. Vendors and gate fees fund the festival with proceeds supporting people on reservations and tribal cultural exchange highlights distinct traditions.
MollyFest 2008 supports shelter pets with dogs and donations
Molly's Militia volunteers thank participants for MollyFest 2008 proceeds aiding animal shelters in Georgia and South Carolina. Aiken Standard receives praise for publicity and ongoing support, noting most donations come from Aiken residents.
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Molly's Militia
Aiken
Georgia
S.C
Mahatma Gandhi
Blaine van der Linden
Views on socialism and health care in American debate
In letters to the editor Anthony J. DiStefano argues against labeling debates as socialism. He notes Medicare and Social Security are essential to millions, cites 46 million uninsured, and questions whether the U.S. moves toward socialism or laissez faire. He urges judging policies on merits, not labels.
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U.S
China
Social Security
Anthony J. DiStefano
Aiken
Drilling in ANWR Not a Solution Debate Rages in Senate
The Senate weighs oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as critics argue it benefits large oil firms while offering minimal impact on prices. Opponents claim ANWR holds only tiny oil reserves, with a decade to yield limited supply, urging efficiency gains and higher vehicle fuel standards instead.
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Senate
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Is Six Years Enough for a President
A column debates whether a single six year term could better serve governance. It cites Nixon Watergate Reagan Iran Contra Clinton Bush and Bartlet to discuss effectiveness and risks, noting burnout, lame duck periods, and the appeal of non reelection. The piece ends with a call to readers to consider the issue.
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Richard ‘Nixon
Onald Reagan
White House
Bill Clinton
Inter
George Bush
Karl Rove
Scooter Libby
Jeb Bartlet
West Wing
Toby Ziegler
Ziegler
New York Times
United States
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Bartlet
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