DOE proposes 8000 job cuts as cleanup funding rises
The Energy Department plans more than 8000 layoffs at nuclear weapons plants for 1994 and would spend 64 billion on cleanup, 54 billion on weapons. Production workforce would drop from about 48,660 to 39,980 with some new hires offset. Several sites face significant cuts while Pantex and Nevada sites gain staff.
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Clinton Stakes for Summit With Yeltsin in 1991
President Clinton set high stakes for his Vancouver summit with Boris Yeltsin amid a new era after the Cold War. He pledged modest aid and sought Western support while avoiding tying U.S. fate to Russia. West leaders signaled willingness to follow Washington’s lead on reform and aid.
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Aiken students paint fences with graffiti and cheer volunteers
Special South Aiken High School student Angela Page volunteers at a fence painting station as USC Aiken students craft hats from newspaper and the Aiken Junior Woman's Club builds puppets for the athletes. Becky Reynolds notes rising participation while Ginger Ingram and Kevin Heaton wear clown outfits greeting youngsters.
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DOE Estimates 2 500 Will Lose Jobs At SRS
The Department of Energy plans layoffs at the Savannah River Site affecting WSRC and subcontractors, with 2 500 potential job losses after 120 days under a 1993 act. K Reactor shutdown and cold standby drive reductions while DOE funds retraining and health benefits for displaced workers.
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West leaders announce Russia debt rescheduling deal
Western nations Friday announced a debt rescheduling agreement that could free more than 15 billion dollars for Russia's economic reforms this year. Moscow owes foreign creditors about 80 billion dollars, making timely interest payments unlikely. Clinton and Yeltsin will lunch with Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney on Saturday.
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Historic Aiken Foundation loses president over St Marys issue
Mrs McDuffie steps down as president of the Historic Aiken Foundation amid controversy over plans to relocate St Claire Chapel and the St Marys complex. Monsignor Roth denies relocation claims while church officials say the matter was discussed and dropped. A three member committee is set to review the St Marys situation and protect historic structures. Mrs Wilds praises McDuffie and notes bylaws prevent using the foundation name in publishing the letter.
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