DOE Ends Uranium Recovery Phaseout at Savannah River Site
The Department of Energy will halt reprocessing spent fuel to recover enriched uranium at Savannah River Site and other locations to meet long term needs, costing hundreds of jobs. James D. Watkins said sufficient inventory and retired weapons sources cover future requirements for decades. At Idaho Chemical Processing Plant about 500 construction and 550 operations jobs will be lost by next fall, while SRS employment changes unfold over five to six years. Workers will be rerouted where possible, and the phase out supports Plutonium-238 production for planned space missions and continued reprocessing of remaining spent fuel.
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Clinic Picked For Outpatient Center In Aiken
The Carolina Eye Surgery Center was chosen to operate the outpatient facility for Aiken's ambulatory patients over two other bids. DHEC deputy commissioner J Richard Coney cited lower costs and broad community support as reasons. The decision follows an April 10 hearing where SCA and Tampa proposals faced opposition, while VanderVliet's clinic was praised for utilizing existing resources and avoiding new construction.
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Aiken
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Carolina Eye Surgery Center
J. Richard Coney
DHEC
Coney
Dr. VanderVliet
Riots erupt after acquittal in Rodney King case
Violent clashes roiled Los Angeles after four white police officers were acquitted in the Rodney King beating. Fires, looting, and gun battles left at least nine dead and 138 injured. Gov. Wilson declared a state of emergency sending 2000 National Guard troops as curfews and school closures spread.
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Pete Wilson
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Rodney King
Forecasting Gauge Flashes Optimistic Economic Signal
The Commerce Department reports March led indicators up 0.2 percent, slower than expected but continuing a three month rise. Four components boosted the index, while six others declined, signaling cautious optimism about six month ahead growth and the nascent recovery.
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University of Michian
Peet Bl News Tip Line Provides Contact Number
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Cosby Rewrites TV History in 1984 Prime Time
In July 1984 Cosby vented about television and outlined his plan for a new prime time show. The Cosby Show would debut on NBC opposite Magnum P I, aiming to rescue NBC and reshape black family representation. The premiere on Sept 20 outdrew Magnum, boosting NBC and altering the TV landscape.
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Tom Selleck
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Dynasty
Dallas
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Thurmond Seeks Seniority to Lead Armed Services Panel
U S Senator Strom Thurmond, at 89 the Senate’s most senior member, announced plans to assert his right of seniority to become ranking member of the Armed Services Committee in the next term. He would unseat Virginia’s John Warner, a friend, to push for stronger national defense and ensure military veterans are supported in the post Cold War era. Thurmond would relinquish the Judiciary Committee post he now holds under Chairman Joseph Biden if Republicans gain a Senate majority, with Orrin Hatch as potential ranking member.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Virginia
John Warner
Len Thurmond
Thurmond
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Judiciary Committee
Joseph Biden
Del
Orrin Hatch
Utah
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