Editorial calls for Hodges resignation over budget inaction
The editorial accuses Gov. Jim Hodges of shirking duties after last week's defeat, criticizing his failure to convene the Budget and Control Board to cut expenses. It notes a $331 million revenue shortfall and argues he should resign if he cannot govern, urging new leaders to address South Carolina's shortfalls.
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Jim Hodges
State Budget and Control Board
South Carolina
Board of Economics Advisors
Budget and Control Board
Hodges
Mark Sanford
Art Zappa nee Ellen joins Aiken Standard leadership
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and editor Tim O Briant announce management shifts at the Aiken Standard. Eastor Jeffrey B Wallace and others are listed among staff including production leader Phillip Yates and new editor J David Boyd. The notice names Scot Newcom Letitia Jefferson in association with editorial changes.
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Scott B. Hunter
Eastor
Jeffrey B. Wallace ‘Art Zappanee
Ellen ’. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Call for a guest worker program to fix immigration
An editorial argues that U S policy failures invite Latin American governments to aid illegal migrants. It notes consular matricula IDs, local acceptance, and Salvadoran efforts to push amnesty rules, urging a regulated guest worker system with fines and path to legality.
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Washington
Latin America
United States
Mexico
el Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
California
Texas
Arizona
Ilinois
Georgia
Francisco Flores
Ber
Americatel
U.S
Best Friend Express clarified as county transit system
A Ken Ramirez letter prompted a public clarity note on the Best Friend Express, the Aiken County Transit System. The system serves the public, not restricted to any group, with four diesel cutaway buses meeting FTA standards, and a fixed route with occasional safe flag down stops. It operates in Aiken, North Augusta, and Midland Valley, with connections to Augusta and New Ellenton. Kathie Fowler of the Aiken County Transit Commission provides oversight.
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Ken Ramirez
Aiken County
Best Friend Express
Toransport
Aiken Area
Federal Transit Administration
New York
Atlanta
Augusta
City of Aiken
North Augusta
Aiken
Midland Valley
New Ellenton
Kathie Fowler
Aiken County Transit Commission
Democrats face bleak outlook after midterm losses and party infighting
The piece surveys the Democratic collapse after midterm losses, noting critics and leaders like Gephardt stepping aside and McAuliffe likely leaving. It contrasts Republican gains, Bush's popularity, and Pelosi's rise, arguing the Democrats must redefine strategy beyond boilerplate attacks and focus on credible messaging and leadership.
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Kennedy
William Raspberry
Washington Post
New York ‘Times
Bob Herbert
House
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Terry McAuliffe
Washington
Britain
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