Editorial favors VPSA takeover of Avondale water system
The Aiken Standard discusses Valley Public Service Authority signing to take over Avondale Mills Graniteville water system. A 120 day due diligence period is planned to assess feasibility and financial impact for current customers. Readers are invited to send letters to the editor.
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Valley Public Service Authority
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Avondale Mills
Graniteville
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Letter to the Editor on America's flag and unity
A letter reflects on early immigration and race, asserting pride in the United States and the flag. It denounces racism as false in 2009, urges national unity, and praises patriotic symbols as art and identity.
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United States of America
America
Bipartisan rancor harms health care debate in Congress
Aiken businessman argues that the current partisan climate harms health reform talks and calls for genuine bipartisanship. He criticizes the Wilson outburst as part of a televised, performative political moment and urges President Obama to model inclusive leadership and tolerance for opposing views.
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Joe Wilson
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Pearl Harbor
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George Bush
Washington
White House
Health care plan touted as subsidies for all
Robert Delcastilho notes a pundit claims the Washington plan will provide subsidies to the poor, small businesses, and young workers, effectively making health care free and asks where subsidies will come from.
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Washington
Robert Delcastilho
Wilsons apology settles the matter for now
The writer argues that the president accepted a prompt sincere apology and preserved the dignity of the office. They claim further apologies are unwarranted and accuse others of pursuing a personal agenda that insults American citizens.
Wilson and Medicare rhetoric tied to immigration policy
Opinion letter argues Joe Wilson’s remarks fit a broader pattern in Washington. It cites the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 and Section 1011 funding for hospitals treating uninsured illegal immigrants, suggesting political manipulation and party corruption across the two parties.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Sen. DeMint
Ron Paul
Washington
Glenda Windham Wagener
Recaptured escapee eases Spokane County fears after field trip escape
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie D. Knezovich said residents can sleep in peace tonight after an insane killer who slipped away from a mental institution during a fair field trip was recaptured. Fear prompted many to lock windows as authorities regained control.
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Spokane County
Ozzie D. Knezovich
Letters to the Editor Calls for Community Opinions
Aiken Standard invites readers to send letters about issues of concern up to 200 words. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length and can be mailed to Letters to the Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802, emailed to letters aikenstandard.com, or sent via fax 648-6052.
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Aiken, S.C
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