Impasse in Washington stalls long term budget plan
Washington faces a continuing resolution keeping agencies funded at last year’s levels while House Republicans led by the Freedom Caucus struggle to elect a new Speaker. Impasse risks delaying a multi year budget and harms planning at the Savannah River Site in Aiken County.
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Editorial Board Listing Notes Leadership
Ellen Priest publisher Tim O Brient editor and director of audience Michael Ulmer editorial page editor appear in the editorial board listing detailing staff roles and duties.
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A Hero Is a Man Who Is Afraid to Run Away
An English proverb states that a hero is defined by the fear of fleeing rather than by bold exploits. It reflects on courage as restraint and steadfastness in difficult situations.
Tax plans from presidential hopefuls summarized
The piece surveys tax proposals from Jeb Bush Ben Carson Hillary Clinton Ted Cruz Lindsey Graham Mike Huckabee Rand Paul Marco Rubio Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. It notes plans range from simplified or flat taxes to higher estate taxes and calls for ongoing policy debate amid a $18.2 trillion national debt and the 2016 election stakes.
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Pope Francis visits the United States and sparks reflection
A column reflecting on Pope Francis's six day U S tour visiting Washington New York and Philadelphia framing it as uplifting while noting polarized reception. It links media concentration Supreme Court rulings Buckley v Valeo and Citizens United to political power and discusses social issues and Obama’s presidency.
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Aiken mayoral forum sparks tax stance clash
Moses Mims of Aiken writes that a candidates forum featuring Lessie Price and Rick Osbon highlighted divergent tax views. Osbon pushes deep tax cuts including the hospitality tax while Price supports targeted cuts and cites hospitality tax funded infrastructure projects. He warns infrastructure needs require revenue and notes South Carolina’s flood recovery shows public funding is essential.
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