Editorial: New SRS plutonium mission urged by editorial board
The Aiken Standard editorial calls for a new national plutonium center of excellence at the Savannah River Site. It cites WSRC President Bob Pedde predicting a 2,000 employee facility to consolidate DOE plutonium functions and potentially include a plant for nuclear weapon triggers. A public hearing is set for Nov. 9 at the North Augusta Community Center to collect comments.
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Editor's Corner Critiques No Child Left Behind Standards
In South Carolina the federal No Child Left Behind law is blamed for labeling all 85 school districts as failures due to AYP benchmarks. The piece argues for realism in accountability, praises two high schools, and rejects vouchers as sole remedies while warning that NCLB inflates expectations and harms students and educators.
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Editor and staff rosters appear in receipt-like note
A clipped newspaper segment lists personnel roles with names and emails including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Isiness Manager Ellen C. Priest Systems Manager J David Boyd, indicating internal staff attribution information from Aiken Standard.
Hypocrisy in Washington sex scandals spans parties
Column argues hypocrisy crosses party lines in Washington sex scandals. It cites Mark Foley resignation after explicit messages to male pages, notes prior warnings to Foley and inaction by leaders. Compares past cases involving Crane and Studds, highlighting perceived partisan double standards and calls for accountability.
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Letters 10 The Editor for Governor Sanford
Maryann Jones of Augusta with Aiken argues against the front page claim that Gov Sanford has a worst rating. She praises local growth, defends conservative Aiken, and warns that electing Tommy Moore would raise taxes and hinder small business.
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New Ellenton Middle Meets AYP in 2006 Report
The Oct 6 2006 Aiken Standard highlights New Ellenton Middle School as the only Aiken County middle school to meet all AYP goals for 2006. The piece praises Principal Jackson and the faculty for high standards and caring attitudes, expressing gratitude for the school’s academic environment.
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Remake Our Tax System Policy Proposal by Patrick Sheehan
A citizen urges tax reform to eliminate property tax and replace with a sales tax on owner-occupied homes. The goal is fairness and no new state taxes, arguing tourism as the major industry and out-of-state contributors. Patrick Sheehan of Aiken voices the plan.
Global warming policy push faces court battle and state actions
The Philadelphia Inquirer surveys climate policy moves from California to Massachusetts and international peers. It notes Gov. Schwarzenegger’s cap on greenhouse gases, Gore's green mortgage incentives, and a pivotal Supreme Court case on EPA authority to regulate emissions. The piece highlights California vehicle tailpipe rules, regulatory uncertainty, and calls for federal legislation, while warning of divergent approaches complicating long term capital planning.
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Letters to the Editor Address Public Opinions
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Mail letters to Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com. Fax line 648-6052.
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