South Carolina candidates clash on core issues at event
Aiken City Councilman Dick Dewar praised Bowers for passion while all candidates aligned on conservative values and opposition to Graham. They debated Obamacare foreign policy climate change and immigration though no formal debate emerged. Dunn urged border control and a path to citizenship with conditions. Conner criticized Common Core and federal education overreach.
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Candidates in Aiken discuss education and defense priorities
The article captures a cordial debate where candidates emphasize conservative credentials. They clash on defense spending and federal debt while supporting strong national security and entitlements reform. Public comments invite reader participation via letters and opinions.
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State opposes MOX project halt amid plutonium disposal plan
South Carolina officials push to keep MOX construction funded for a weapons grade plutonium disposal project, arguing funds must not be diverted to a standby. Powell says legality could force DOE to follow state and national law, while NNSA declines comment amid the dispute over Russia tied nonproliferation goals.
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Plutonium disposal project faces cost disputes and delays
Aiken Standard reports ongoing cost overruns and delays in the plutonium disposition project. DOE has not released a life cycle cost study pricing the project at 30 billion dollars, while AREVA, the Site contractor partner, argues the cost is about 17 billion. Derrek Asberry covers the beat.
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