Lawmakers Clash Over NAFTA Free Trade Debate
Textile Representative John Spratt said he is neutral on fast track NAFTA consideration until he reviews the agreement. Senator Hollings predicts wage cuts for the bottom tier, arguing winners are U.S. firms moving to Mexico for cheap labor. Industry executives like Roger Iken call NAFTA crippling to the U.S. economy.
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John Spratt
D-S.c
NAFTA
Mexico
Congress
Ernest F
Fritz) Hollings
D-Sc
Bush
Sai Sen. Hollings
Senate Commerce Committee
Thaif Tat
U.S
Roger Iiken
Milliken and Co
School board delays referendum amid economic concerns
Board members cited weak economy and affordability in postponing a multi million dollar facilities referendum. Superintendent Brooks warned the district may need to borrow funds to address overcrowding without the package, proposing a five year plan and a new Kennedy Middle School to relieve capacity.
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Reames
Joseph R. Brooks
Brooks
Kennedy Middle
Aiken Schools Review Ms. Clark Dismissal
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks urged suspension of Ms. Clark on Feb 27. On March 10 the Aiken County School Board upheld the recommendation to dismiss. An appeal for a public hearing led the board to offer a curriculum related post in the district office.
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Joseph Brooks
Aiken County
Ms. Clark
Dr. Brooks
Clark
Timmerman Chrysler Credit suit over floor planning collapse
The Timmerman family dealership accuses Chrysler and Chrysler Credit Corporation of failing to renew a floor planning agreement after conditions were met. The case notes bankruptcy filings, discharge disputes, and claims of unpaid warranty work totaling over $918,000.
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Chrysler Credit Corporation
Timmermans
Chrysler
Amerman Motors
Timmerman Motors
Chrysler_and
Ghsh Credit
Aiken
Timmerman Nissan
Timmerman
Chrysler- Plymouth-Dodge
Joseph F. Buzhardt III
U.S
Nissan
Chrysler Corporation
Chiler
Seaton and Coleman
Florida
Baker Aide Baker Leaves Ink for Bush Campaign
Baker, long linked to Bush since 1988, is described as the kind of man needed on the team. Officials say he would have sweeping authority to run both the White House and the campaign, aiming to strengthen the ailing re election drive.
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Baker
Bush
White House
Clinton signals post election transition planning stance
The Democratic nominee said non-Democratic appointees would not need to agree on everything but must be committed to reinventing government. A questioner called him a planner and asked about post election transition plans. Clinton replied that he has low keyed it on purpose and does not presume the election is over.
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Clinton
NAFTA's Potential Impact On South Carolina Industry
South Carolina could lose textile and apparel jobs as NAFTA eliminates duties and trade barriers linking 360 million consumers in a $6 trillion bloc. Economists warn exact job losses are unknown, with some studies predicting gains and others significant cuts. Local industry voices emphasize shift toward capital intensive, skilled work while apparel faces head to head competition with Mexico.
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Columbia
South Carolina
NAFTA
Clemson University
Bruce Yandle
Roger Milliken
Curt Cottle
State Development Board
Mexico
Cottle
U.S
Milliken
Sarah Greene
Southeastern Apparel Manufacturers Association
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