Editorial: A direction for our future
Editorial urges bipartisan cooperation after Obama meets McCain to address economic distress, war, and energy. Calls for leaders to set aside politics, solve urgent challenges, and avoid a nation divided by red and blue states.
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Should South Carolina allow early voting
The Herald argues in favor of allowing early voting in South Carolina, noting that 132 million Americans voted early nationwide and that SC requires an excuse for absentee ballots. The piece urges adoption of no excuse early voting to reduce long lines and boost convenience while maintaining access.
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Ake Standard Publisher and Staff Directory
The Ake Standard lists publisher Scott B Hunter and editors Jeffrey B Wallace Timothy E O Briant and Michael W Gibbons among its staff. It also names advertising director Arthur T Zappa production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom business manager Terri Cheek and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson.
Letter writers urge unity and praise for a new president
A reader laments hatred toward the president elect and recalls past ideals of Camelot civil rights and safe communities. The letter urges Americans to back the new president, resist racism, and hope for a better day while warning of race tensions and the politics of fear. It also discusses a priest’s take on Catholic voting for Obama and the mortal sin debate.
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Obama calls for bank borrower negotiation to keep homes
President-elect Barack Obama on CBS 60 Minutes urged a negotiation between banks and borrowers to help people stay in their homes. Mike Fincke welcomed seven shuttle astronauts aboard the International Space Station noting the extreme makeover needed for the house.
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Community Letters to the Editor Addressed
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of concern to them. Letters should be 200 words or fewer and may be edited for clarity and length. Send to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via email at letters@aikenstandard.com or fax at 648-6052.
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Gazelle-Intense Budget Advice From USC Aiken Leader
The vice chancellor for Business and Finance at USC Aiken urges practical steps to weather a recession. He recommends calculating take home pay and expenses, tracking spending, creating a budget, paying off high interest debt, saving three to six months of living costs, and then boosting retirement and education funds while expressing gratitude.
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