Derrick Urges Funding Study For SRS Location
U S congressman Derrick and Senator Glenn testified before the Defense Nuclear Facilities Panel seeking funds for a study to locate downsized nuclear facilities. Derrick supports Savannah River Site as a top location and disputes Glenn’s push to fund Mound Plant Tritium operations.
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Butler Derrick
Edgefield
Senate
Savannah River
Derrick
Ohio
John Glenn
Mound Plant
Rep
Sen
Glenn
Defense Nuclear Facilities Panel
Senate Armed Services
Jobless Up For Second Week In Row
Washington reports 456000 first time unemployment claims for the third week of March. The Labor Department notes a 9000 rise from 447000 and warns against overinterpreting weekly swings while endorsing the four week moving average as a better labor market gauge.
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Washington
Labor Department
Insurance overhaul advances in South Carolina House
Gov. Carroll Campbell’s choice no fault auto insurance plan clears a key hurdle and moves to the House on a voice vote. Court rights would be limited for most accidents in exchange for lower rates, with opposition from trial lawyers and some lawmakers worried about savings.
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Columbia
Carroll Campbell
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Campbell
Bob Shirley
D-Honey Path
Shirley
South Carolina
House
Larry Martin
R-Pickens
Legislators Heated Over Budget Bill Clash
North Augusta Rep Thomas Huff says lawmakers must take Campbell’s budget stance seriously and warns a veto could trigger a July or August special session. He cites House process flaws and notes incumbent risks if tied to Columbia during campaigns.
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Thomas E
Tom) Huff
North Augusta
General Assembly
Carrol A. Campbell
House
Huff
Senate
Columbia
Campbell
BMW
Spartanburg
Rep
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Clearwater
Moore
John Land
Dclarendon
Sen. Land
Statewide Kids Caucus Examines Child Protection
Leaders from state and local groups met in Aiken for the first Kids Caucus to compare notes on child abuse and neglect. Jules Riley warned the U S faces an emergency and urged stronger prevention and cross sector mobilization to protect children.
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South Carolina
Aiken County
U.S
Jules Riley
Aiken
South Carolina Council For Child Abuse
News tip line call to reach city desk
Readers are invited to call the newsroom at 648 2311 with tips or story ideas for the local paper. The item requests easy access for citizens to share news interests or lead a potential report.
Local names listed with page reference 2B details
A brief list includes Wk Paul Bolin Beech Island Vera Bouknight Columbia Thomas Collins North Augusta George Franklin Jackson Bolan McQueen Sumter Edward W Sizemore New Ellenton Paul West Graniteville See Page 2B for details.
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Paul Bolin
Beech Island
Vera Bouknight
Columbia
Thomas Collins
North Augusta
George Franklin
Jackson Bolan
McQueen
Sumter
Edward W. Sizemore
New Ellenton
Paul West
Graniteville
Aiken eyes potential record low this weekend
The National Weather Service warns Aiken could see a new April record low as forecasters target 29 to 30 degrees. The current record lows include 31 degrees for April 3 set in 1971 and 31 degrees for a Sunday in 1891, with 32 degrees last Saturday tied to 1971. Farmers need not worry unless temps dip to 28 and stay briefly.
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Aiken
Augusta National Weather Service
City Weighs 4-2-1 Voting Plan Amid DOJ Review
Aiken faces possible change to its 4-2-1 council voting. The Justice Department may require an extra minority district, with voters possibly choosing 5-1-1 or 6-1 if the plan shifts. City staff use updated 1990 census data to map growth and annexations while City Attorney Holly says there is a good chance to keep the current system.
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Aiken
U.S. Justice Department
James M. Holly
Holly
Justice Department
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