Tobacco Credit Embedded in Tax Bill Sparks Scrutiny
The tax cut bill included a $50 billion credit for tobacco firms against anti tobacco litigation settlements. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Leader Trent Lott were connected to the move, with 20 Republican lawmakers from tobacco states proposing the provision. Tobacco contributions to parties rose sharply, while administration negotiators sought passage. Additionally, national park fees were raised to $10 per carload, yet visitation stayed strong with Olympic National Park seeing about 2.1 million visitors by June, a 40 percent rise.
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House
Newt Gingrich
Senate
Trent Lott
Washington State
Olympic National Park
South image shifts as demographics reshape region
The author notes the South’s evolving image due to two demographic shifts. First, the Great Migration reduced southern racial blame as northern unrest highlighted broader national issues. Second, northern whites moved to the Sun Belt, liberalizing social attitudes. The piece cites Easy Rider era contrasts and claims both improving media access and transplants mellowing regional distinctiveness. It also includes a local letter about crumbling curbs in Aiken and calls for city action.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Peter Fonda
South
Easy Rider
Sherman
Neil Young
Cotton Belt
Alee
Boston
Charlestown
North End
Sun Belt
Oregon
Lawrel
Miss
Apalachicola
Jim Lehrer
New York
Aiken County praised for Bridgestone site in Sage Mill Park
A letter praises County Council Chairman Ronnie Young District 6 representative Joel Randall and State Sen. Tommy Moore for persuading Bridgestone Tire Co. to locate in Sage Mill Industrial Park Granitev ille, joining SKF Corp and Avondale Mills Distribution Center and signaling potential local economic growth.
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Ronnie Young
Joel Randall
Tommy Moore
Bridgestone Tire Co
Sage Mill
Graniteville
Bridgestone
SKF Corp
Avondale Mills
Cener
County
Fellows
Bridgestone Firestone plant brings 800 jobs to Aiken County
Aiken County welcomes Bridgestone Firestone announcing a 435 million dollar investment for a 1.5 million square foot plant. The project boosts employment to about 800 jobs and signals a broader economic multiplier through suppliers, housing, and local businesses in Beech Island and surrounding area. Local leaders note cultural and regional economic benefits alongside ongoing SRS layoffs and other industry growth.
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Bridgestone
Firestone
Aiken County
Savannah River
Jim Taylor
Kimberly-Clark
Beech Island
Aiken
Matt Rosenblume
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
Ohio State University
Publix
Staples
Tommy Wessinger
Alan George
People's Community Bank
SRS
BMW
Spartanburg
Ountry
Bridgestone/Firestone
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Tol
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