South Carolina reps back 1.1 trillion bill
U S Reps Joe Wilson and Jim Clyburn were the only Palmetto State lawmakers to vote yes on the 1.1 trillion spending bill. The measure cleared the House 219 to 206 after a late session, with satisfaction on Savannah River Site funding but differing views on how the bill was negotiated and its future implications.
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South Carolina
U.S
Savannah River
House
Joe Wilson
R-S.c
Jim Clyburn
D-S.c
Palmetto State
House vote on Dodd-Frank reforms cited in Aiken Standard
In phone interviews Clyburn and Wilson said the House vote hung on amendments to the Dodd-Frank financial reform, which aims to curb bank risk in lending. Clyburn warned that letting banks take risks could leave the federal government on the hook for future overloads, an issue tied to the recession.
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Aiken Standard
Clyburn
Wilson
House
Area Deaths List Prominent Local Figures
Obituary notice from 6A highlighting the deaths of David D.O. Eidson of Springfield L Fred DeMarais of Aiken Margie Garvin Eubanks of Aiken and Wayne Meyer of Monetta. Obituary column summarizes life spans and community roles.
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L. Fred DeMarais
Aiken
Margie Garvin
Eubanks
Wayne Meyer, Monetta
Weather forecast highlights sunny conditions and mild temps
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 64 and a low around 32. Over the next five days expect continued clear weather with mild daytime temperatures and cool nights, ideal for outdoor activities.
Local dealers advise on gifting firearms amid holiday rush
Local gun shops warn gifts carry legal duties amid rising demand. FBI background checks on Black Friday set a record with over 175000 checks, while the 2012 peak neared 180000. Gifts to private recipients can be legal with care, but straw purchases carry federal penalties. ATF cautions gift certificates as safer alternatives.Accessories such as scopes lasers ammo cleaning kits and concealed carry purses are popular gifts.
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Teddy Kulmala
Tuck Poston
Carole Fey
FBI
Chuck Scott
Edgefield Highway
South Carolina
Scott
ATF
Breakfast with Santa fills center with eager children
Aiken residents and their children gathered at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center on Saturday morning for Breakfast with Santa. Auten's Family Restaurant sponsored the pancake event, where kids lined up to eat, share Christmas wishes, and pose for photos before taking home a craft keepsake.
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Aiken
Santa
H. Odell
Auten
Harmony Dorsey
Santa Claus
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
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