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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2009
Page
15
The South Carolina Legislature plans a one item emergency session to fix an error blocking up to 20 weeks of unemployment benefits funded by federal stimulus. Authors urge focus on jobless relief, oppose impeachment talk, and demand responsible leadership from Gov. Mark Sanford.
In Aiken the Old Aiken Market, run by Heidi and Davor Sklizovic, will close after two years offering unique fresh foods and hard-to-find groceries. Davor's will stay open, but the downtown community faces a setback as small businesses struggle in a weak economy.
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff across departments. Key editors include Jeffrey B. Wallace and Timothy E. OBriant with department heads in advertising production and circulation.
A letter argues Mr. Fowler targets Rep. Joe Wilson with a racist label while both parties exhibit hypocrisy on race and earmarks. Dennis C. Saylor defends Wilson against health care reform critics, contending Democrats distort facts and urging action against the reform bill.
Diane Giddings endorses Sandy Haskell Republican candidate for County Council District 5 urging local voters to participate in the November 3 election. She argues apathy stems from perceived vote impact and emphasizes local races shape government.
The Aiken Standard on Friday October 9 presents a political cartoon lamenting press financial woes and a Don Fowler column arguing that Congressmans Joe Wilson's outburst at the president illustrates why newspapers face trouble.
Readers debate the direction of democracy with quotes from Churchill and Franklin, urging unity and hopeful civic action. They critique health care reform, racial politics, and the persistence of racism in events like the anti Obama tea party, urging responsible action and reform.
Readers are invited to submit letters 200 words or less about issues of public concern. Submissions may be edited. Mail to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802. Email letters@aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
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