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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2003
Page
1
Historic sieges show urban combat costly and prolonged as U S led forces close on Baghdad. Analysts split on course, with experts warning body count will rise while others foresee a faster fall. Officials say victory remains likely but costly and contested.
United Defense won a 200 million federal contract modification to continue Bradley Fighting Vehicle production. Part of the funds, about 10 million, will support vehicle component work in Aiken, S.C., without new jobs at the plant, preserving 175 local positions into 2005.
Co owner Bruce McGhee will not host the final leg of the Aiken Triple Crown as he reports a $1.5 million loss over six years and $50,000 in legal fees amid City of Aiken restrictions. He plans to use the track as a private training center while offering limited use to others at true cost. USCA officials hope to keep harness racing linked to the university fundraiser, and city officials say no formal notice has been received.
Idaho Senator Larry Craig seeks to place an advanced nuclear reactor at INEEL by inserting wording into a Senate bill. Senator Pete Domenici supports the measure while Senator Lindsey Graham pushes to keep SRS as the site, calling it the logical choice. The clash signals a fight for billions in federal funding as the committee weighs the proposal.
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