Editorial endorses Young and McKenzie for re election in Aiken County
The editorial urges re election of Republican Ronnie Young and Democrat LaVana McKenzie to lead the Aiken County Council of about 150000 residents. It praises their ethics, openness, and willingness to compromise, condemns opponents seeking tax repeal and discord, and notes support for unopposed members Osbon and Hightower with Hightower backing the local option sales tax for road projects. It urges voters to go to the polls on November 7.
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Aiken County
Republican Council
Ronnie Young
Young
Mrs. McKenzie
Mr. Young
McKenzie
Chuck Smith
Rick Osbon
Willar Hightower
Osbon
Hightower
Bush Gore tax cut fairness debated in Dallas column
Dorman E. Cordell of the National Center for Policy Analysis argues the Bush plan is more equitable than Gore’s while noting income mobility and shifting beneficiaries over time. He cites estimates showing top earners receiving 21 to 30 percent of relief and explains estate tax classification issues.
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Dallas
al Gore
George W. Bush
Gore
Bush
Citizens For Tax Justice
Bruce Bartlett
Treasury Department
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Dorman E. Cordell
National Center For Policy Analysis
Public Policy Institute
NCPA
N. Central Expressway
Suite 720
Texas
Bushes plan narrows on top 1 percent tax cuts
Economist Max Sawicky analyzes the Bush Gore clash over tax and budget plans. Bush defends tax cuts for the rich while Gore prioritizes debt reduction and broader support like earned income credits. The piece notes surpluses, Social Security concerns, and questions plan feasibility.
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Washington
George W. Bush
al Gore
Gov. Bush
Bush
Zero Mostel
Gore
Letters Raise Questions On Abuse Victims Counts In Aiken County
A reader challenges the reported 10,000 domestic abuse victims in one year in Aiken County, questioning counting methods and funding motives. The letter criticizes advocates, questions the Local Option Sales Tax plans, and argues rural areas receive far less benefit than cities.
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Aiken
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