No-tax pledge questioned in South Carolina editorial
The editorial critiques the Americans For Tax Reform no tax pledge signed by SC leaders including Gov. Sanford and Lt. Gov. Bauer. It argues taxes may be necessary, citing cigarette tax and sales tax changes, and urges careful debate before raising or blocking taxes, warning that total avoidance of increases is irresponsible. The piece defends flexibility in fiscal policy and public health concerns.
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Americans For Tax Reform
South Carolina
ATR
Mark Sanford
Andre Bauer
Aiken County
Greg Ryberg
Nikki Setzler
J. Roland Smith
Editor's Corner Growth spurt mirrors city changes
The column notes in Aiken the rapid transformation from trees to a shopping center and new developments off Silver Bluff Road. It highlights TJ Maxx and Ross stores, a three story mixed use complex, and a tract planned for more than a thousand homes. The piece compares past growth like the Winter Colony era and a nuclear reservation to the coming two decades.
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Aiken
Maxx
Ross
Silver Bluff
Aiken County
Publisher and staff details from a local newspaper
The document lists roles and contact emails for a South Carolina newspaper including publisher editor production director circulation director systems manager and service manager. It references standard dot com domains and names such as Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Phillip Yates J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson Velferson.
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Omer
Letitia Jefferson Velferson
Letter praising local doctor Kraske after departure
Valerie Spradiey of Aiken expresses strong admiration for Dr Kraske in a letter to the editor. She describes him as compassionate, dedicated, and patient with attentive care during sick visits. She notes she will miss him when he leaves.
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Mr. Brock
Dr. Kraske
Aiken
Valerie Spradiey
Clinton did little in terrorist fight
A letter to the editor from the Aiken County Democratic Party chair critiques Bill Clinton’s handling of terrorism. It recalls Clinton’s Fox News Sunday interview, accuses him of evasive denial, cites the 1993 World Trade Center attack and U S Embassy bombings, and claims he pardoned more terrorists than he captured. It mentions Monica Lewinsky, Paula Jones, and the Marc Rich pardon, and alleges failures to seize Osama bin Laden.
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Aiken County
Democratic Party
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Chris Wallace
Fox News Sunday
Monica Lewinsky
World Trade Center
U.S
Africa
Saudi Arabia
Jennifer Flowers
Paula Jones
Kathleen Willey
Juanita Broderick
Tial
Marc Rich
U.N
FALN
Osama Bi Laden
CIA
Michael Scheuer
Peter J. Seaha Alken
Open debate and respect in politics urged
JD Davis of Aiken calls for real open debate on politics and policy. He criticizes op ed writer John Brecht for insults and demands factual arguments to compare Presidents Bush and Clinton, arguing private business rights and local smoking rules deserve civil discussion. He invites informed discussion rather than denigration.
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Aiken
Goverment
NAACP
Aiken County
Mr. Brecht
Brecht
JD Davis
Other Views In South Carolina DOT Budget Battle
A columnist criticizes South Carolina Department of Transportation for poor resource management. The article cites a contract for highway sign logos awarded to South Carolina Logos at a $1 million lower lifecycle cost than rivals, despite higher bids from Corey Media. It argues DOT wastes funds on consultants, executive SUVs, and delayed federal aid billing while roads deteriorate.
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State Department of Transportation
South Carolina
DOT
Corey Media
Column Fault Lies With Sexual Predator Foley Scandal
The column argues Washington is amid another sex scandal centered on Mark Foley and his predatory instant messages to underage congressional pages. It condemns how party leaders and media treated the issue and recalls past abuses by Crane and Studds, urging accountability across parties.
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Washington
Florida
House
Mark Foley
Foley
U.S. Congress
Congress
Senate
Library of Congress
Chambers
Capitol
White House
Tony Snow
Dan Crane
Gerry Studds
Newt Gingrich
Crane
Studs
Capitol Hill
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