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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2004
Page
11
Editorial urges transparency in South Carolina government during Open Government Week. It argues for open sessions and public voting to keep government answerable and vigilant against corruption, stressing citizens’ right to know and challenge officials.
The Aiken Standard's masthead lists Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and several staff members including Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Diana Phillip Yates and Circulation Diana Scot Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson.
The author argues CNN should have removed James Carville and Paul Begala as unpaid Kerry advisers, contending news outlets must remain independent. They accuse CNN of bias and criticize Ted Turner for comments about Iraq and press roles, claiming CNN's ethics and ratings have declined.
In a partisan clash, Democrats showcase family values while Republicans promote compassion with Arnold Schwarzenegger and others. The piece notes the phrase catastrophic success used by Bush amid war on terror and Iraq, debates the outcomes of history and hints at election stakes touching jobs health and freedoms. Jim Wright is cited as context.
Open Government Week launches with an introductory editor's note praising open government values. The column promises multiple installments highlighting transparency accountability and public access to information in forthcoming pieces.
Governor emphasizes open government as a core principle and cites three wins including campaign finance reform, commerce disclosure upgrades, and monthly open office hours. He notes over 20 Open Door sessions and Neighborhood Office Hours to engage citizens while pursuing taxpayer savings and accountability in South Carolina.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters on issues of public interest. Letters may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Submit via email to swallace at aikenstandard.com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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