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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2005
Page
11
The piece argues a 2 cent sales tax increase paired with property tax cuts would burden low income residents and questions funding for public education. It urges thorough study of economic effects and local consequences before lawmakers push the plan forward.
The piece argues that raising sales taxes to offset property taxes shifts the burden, with no real relief. It warns bipartisan labeling, notes New Jersey tax redefinitions on Halloween costumes masks and drinks, and predicts more online shopping to dodge taxes, hurting certain groups.
The document lists roles and emails for Aiken Standard staff including publisher Scott B Hunter editor Jeffrey Wallace circulation director Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson with respective email addresses.
Stephen D. Phillips reflects on faith and community as pastor of Christian Heritage Church sharing personal insights, church mission, and calls to service within the congregation and broader neighborhood.
In Graniteville residents reflect on Avondale Mills and expresses sadness as the plant’s fate looms. They hope the mill can prosper and fear potential closures or layoffs amid the tough textile industry in the South and United States.
Readers critique the Bush administration and party politics while urging a bold midterm strategy. The letter cites poverty, health coverage gaps, infant mortality rankings, and calls for shared responsibility, education and jobs, plus data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to spark discussion.
In this column the author asserts character forms in daily life and becomes clear only in crisis. He cites a hospital diagnosis and a family's endurance as examples, noting courage faith and strength emerge through steady, ordinary moments rather than dramatic crises.
To be considered for My View send letters with signature and contact numbers for verification. Submit by postal mail to Let ters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or by email to swallace aikenstandard com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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