Bush deficit-cut plan questioned by economists
The plan would let taxpayers voluntarily earmark 1 to 10 percent of taxes to a fund for deficit reduction but requires matching spending cuts through Congress. Analysts doubt broad participation or effective cuts, and warn the measure may not speed economy, as spending cuts also serve as a stimulus.
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New York
Bush
Congress
Federal Office of Management and Budget
Lawrence Kudlow
Bear Stearns & Co
Bush labels Clinton wishy washy as campaign trail heats up
In Gulfport Mississippi on Friday President Bush calls Bill Clinton wishy washy for delaying support of the Persian Gulf War. Bush camps on tax cuts while Clinton campaigns on economic renewal critics call Elvis Economies and question debt and spending plans.
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Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Ber
Mousanus
Gulfport
Miss
Dan Quayle
Clinton and Gore Hit Bush On Fearmonger Economics Tour
Clinton called Bush a great fearmonger over tax cuts as he and Gore toured the Rust Belt, accusing the president of lies about the Democrats plan and promising a tax policy targeting the rich. Gore spoke in Toledo while Clinton spoke in Cleveland, framing a weekend bus trip through Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York as a push for a new economic message.
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Detroit
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Bush
Clinton
The
Economic Club
George Bush
Toledo
Ohio
Repul
Gore
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
New York
Erie
Youngstown
Highway Board Probes ABC Link To Commander
Columbia Ronald Alford the suspended commander of the state Highway Patrol may face further discipline for ties to indicted Alcoholic Beverage Control officials He met with a fariment attorney for about an hour Thursday but officials said little. Prosecutors say Alford twice asked an ABC commissioner to continue or influence actions in ABC matters and his suspension followed earlier references to the case.
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Bush
Columbia
Ronald Alford
State Highway Patrol
Alford
Fariment
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
ABC
Darlington
Highway reshaping urged to modernize department
Columbia legislative critics say the Highway Department relies on 1950s procedures and needs reform to cut waste and improve oversight. Chairman Billy Alford pledges change as lawmakers cite resignations and a suspended patrol chief amid a push to curb rural road expansion and fund statewide transportation policy.
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Columbia
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Billy Alford
Commis En Mas
Brooks
Medical Recruiters Pitch The Benefits Of Small Town Life
In Columbia recruiters promote rural practice to 150 doctors at a job fair. Bennettsville’s Marlboro Park Hospital highlights lifestyle perks while rural physician shortages affect 17 counties and parts of 27 more. AHEC funds scholarships loans and a $3 million low interest loan pool to boost rural practices. Dr Monnie Singleton plans a $150000 expansion in Denmark Bamberg County.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Marlboro Park Hospital
Terri Sheet
Bennettsville
North Carolina Line
State Hospital Association
Donnie Weeks
Buddy Watkins
Area Health Education Consortium
AHEC
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
Watkins
Hospital Association
First Union Bank
Monnie Singleton
Denmark
Bamberg
Higher Education Commission Receives Tepid SC Ratings
In Columbia the CHE chairman William J Whitener notes the office should gain public support with more funding. A 142 respondent survey ranked the commission on 12 areas with educators giving lower marks than legislators and agency staff. The overall rating was negative 0.2, one of the lowest on the scale.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Commission On Higher Education
William J. Whitener
Commission
Whitener
CHE
James R. Morris
State Board of
Tedical and Comprehensive Education
Ion
Clemson University
Cathy Sams
Higher Education Commission
Rapist in Coma After High Speed Chase Recovering
Charleston hospital officials report Duncan Proctor, accused of raping 27 women, has been in a coma since June 19. He is described as in fair condition and possibly conscious, with guards at his door and no formal arrest due to his medical state.
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Charleston
Weiv-Tv
Duncan Proctor
Scott Regan
Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center
Proctor
Regan
Wanda
North Charleston
Chad Caldwell
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Aiken Bow
B &A Travel School
A Travel School
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Aiken Choral Society
Etherredge Center
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Aiken County
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