Money for security slows work on Iraqi reconstruction
U.S. financed contractors rebuilding Iraq devote about a quarter of funds to worker protection and project security. Officials say rising violence and instability divert resources from roads and electric plant refurbishments, slowing progress on reconstruction. President Bush and Congress approved 87 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan, including 18.4 billion to rebuild Iraq’s economy and government.
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Congress
Afghanistan
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Coalition Provisional Authority
Annual Herb Faire Slated for Saturday
The sixth annual Herb Faire runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Pascalina near Montmorenci on SC Highway 78. Nearly 20 vendors offer herbal soaps, dried flowers, antiques, crafts, food, and Mennonite bread with proceeds supporting the historic home’s herb beds and crafts.
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S.C. Highway 78
Ginny Sherman
FFA
Sherman
Flying horses showcase at Aiken Spring Classic Grand Prix
Sunday at Ford Conger Field the $25,000 Show Jumping Grand Prix featured elite equine athletes in Olympic caliber competition. Co producers Rick and Cathy Cram noted the event draws top international riders and has grown over six years as part of the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Show.
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Aiken
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Cathy Cram
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Aaron Vale
Romulus
Elizabeth Towell
Eventual
Folks Transition From Rock Stage To Gov Sanford Press Clerk
Governor’s spokesman Will Folks sits at a cluttered West Wing desk in the State House press office discussing his switch from a bass guitarist in Dead Agent Caper to press secretary for Gov. Mark Sanford. He notes the job mirrors performing on stage, just in the background, and recalls writing for The State during the 2002 campaign which helped him secure the role.
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Will Folks
State House
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Folks
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Jim Hodges
Sanford
University of South Carolina Athletic
Wil Folks
World finance officials pledge more support for poverty fight
World finance ministers pledged increased help to fight global poverty focusing on education debt relief and AIDS. Activists criticized the IMF and World Bank meetings for promising words without concrete funding. separately the United States reported progress on a Middle East development initiative with jobs and economic growth urging G eight focus. Treasury Secretary Snow cited broad donor support and regional officials backing the plan.
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Global Poverty Battle
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International Monetary Fund
World Bank
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Middle East
Treasury
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