Editorial Let the U S Postal Service save itself
The piece argues for swift legislative action to empower the U S Postal Service to cut costs and restructure. It cites a looming $5.5 billion health benefit payment, potential employee pay issues, and the need to loosen union constraints to close rural offices and reduce delivery days, arguing profitability in a digital age.
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Patrick Donahoe
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Aiken Mayor Election Letters Deadline Set
The Aiken Standard will accept letters to the editor endorsing or discussing candidates for the Tuesday mayoral election until noon Friday. Letters received after that time will not be considered for publication. Sunday is the last day campaign letters for Tuesday's election will be published.
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Publisher Editor Credits and Staff Details
A source listing addresses bylines and roles for Scott B. Hunter executive editor Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates and Dee Taylor with Terri Cheek in advertising and business management at Aiken Standard. The note outlines staff titles and contact lines for the publication.
You don’t know my people you monster columnist writes after 9 11
Leonard Pitts Jr. responds to the September 11 attacks, addressing the unknown author of the suffering and affirming American resilience. He portrays the nation as a strong, diverse family capable of unity and enduring sorrow while warning the attacker’s miscalculation and heralding resolve.
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Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Receives Endorsement
Bill Reynolds of Aiken writes in support of Mayor Fred Cavanaugh praising his 20 year tenure. He highlights open government, fiscal prudence, no property tax millage increase in 22 years, low water and sewer rates, and no General Fund bond debt as reasons to vote for him on September 13.
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Fred Cavanaugh
Bill Reynolds
Aiken’s Charm Prompts Praise for Mayor Cavanaugh
Paul and Judy Yoo praise Aiken as the most vibrant community after moving in 1999 from Northern Virginia. They credit Fred Cavanaugh as a mayor for all, visible in city and county efforts, guiding government and supporting schools and business.
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Aiken County Property Reassessment Meeting Noted for Order
Tuesday’s session on the county property reassessment proceeded well with Scott Singer directing the meeting. He kept discussions on track, invited questions from council members and assessors, and reflected common values in determining values to be taxed in Aiken County.
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