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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 2009
Page
13
Aiken Standard urges action on domestic violence in South Carolina citing 2007 data showing 46 women killed and ranking eighth in the nation. The editorial calls for more education victim protection and support from organizations like the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons in Aiken.
The writer argues opponents benefit from subsidies while many Americans lack coverage. They label congressional remarks revealing racism and urge universal health care modeled on other industrialized nations. The piece condemns high spending with poor access and calls for elected officials to prioritize citizens over insurers.
Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons lead operations at the Aiken Standard with Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson also named in internal listings. The notice lists contact emails and roles for circulation and editorial leadership.
The letter writer defends his role in securing 1.6 billion for Savannah River Site cleanup under the Recovery Act and asserts the funding created up to 3,000 jobs. He cites Senate and House allocations, notes 5.1 billion total for DOE cleanup, and outlines outreach to chambers, colleges, and job fairs across South Carolina.
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster said he will repay $32,000 in donations from five private lawyers hired to work on state cases. The move follows ethical concerns over a potential conflict of interest and may influence future political debates.
Letter writer questions why President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize and argues the award signals an international push to foster a rational American foreign policy. He suggests alternatives the president could have chosen and critiques ongoing military commitments.
Letter lauds President Obama for winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for pursuing engagement with the world. It praises diplomacy over unilateral action and calls on critics to acknowledge the historic choice.
Readers are invited to send opinions about issues of concern. Letters must be 200 words or less and may be edited. Mail to Letters to the 456, Aiken, South Carolina 29802 or email or fax as instructed.
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