Aiken Standard Leadership and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists its founding in 1867 and provides key staff: Publisher Scott B. Hunter, Executive Factor Timoth y E. O Br iant, Advertising Director Dee Taylor, Internet Sales Director Melanie Smith, Production Director Phil Yates, Business Manager Terri Cheek, Delivery Director Letitia Jefferson, Classified Advertising Manager Laura Tiedman.
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Think About It Politics Taxes Everyone Agreement Quote
A historical remark attributed to Guardia, mayor of New York City, noting public sentiment on taxes. The statement highlights the common stance of opposition or support depending on personal impact, reflecting mid-century political discourse.
Editorial: Legislators must fix election rules now
The editorial slams confusing filing rules and ballot access delays that sidelined more than 250 would be candidates in June. It urges the General Assembly to act to make petitions, write-ins, and filings clear and lawful, ensuring the 2014 election isn’t as chaotic.
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Deedee Varighters
General Assembly
Columbia
Readers discuss the Tea Party movement and political call to vote
A letter writer praises the Tea Party as a positive force with diverse members and goals such as no bailouts reducing deficits cutting government size and lower taxes. The piece contrasts this with claims about abortion views and urges presenting facts over rumors in political debate.
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Augusta
America
Congress
Candidates Should Tell the Truth About Voters
The speaker urges honesty in politics and applauds Mitt Romney’s remarks describing 47 percent as government dependent. They argue politicians should reveal beliefs, not pander, while predicting future claims of voter restrictions.
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Mitt Romney
Incoherent policy on Iran nuclear program split view
Charles Krauthammer argues that President Obama’s approach to Iran is incoherent and dangerous. He contends sanctions and talks fail as Iran accelerates its nuclear program, urging credible military red lines and actions to deter Tehran.
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Tehran
Non-Aligned Movement
U.S
U.N
Washington
Hillary Clinton
Israel
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