Defense bill clears Senate as Obama to sign
The Senate voted 84 to 15 to send a comprehensive defense bill to President Obama. The measure funds the regular military at 552.1 billion and overseas operations at 80.7 billion, adds a 1 percent pay raise, and overhauls the Uniform Code of Military Justice to curb sexual assault in the ranks. House passage followed last week with strong bipartisan support.
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Budget bill advances with war funding and pay raise
Congress passes a budget bill funding Afghanistan and overseas operations at 552.1 billion with 80.7 billion for the war effort and funding for combat pay ships aircraft and bases plus a 1 percent military pay raise. The bills go to the President and then to Appropriations Committees for funding allocations.
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记者简短信息与背景
Derrek Asberry is a beat reporter for the Aiken Standard news team. He joined the paper in June and hails from Vidalia, Georgia. He earned a journalism degree from Georgia Southern University in May 2012.
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Aiken shelter seeks foster homes to help holiday pets
The Aiken County Animal Shelter aims to place adoptable dogs and cats in foster homes or new permanent homes over the holidays. Foster applicants can pick up an application at 411 Wire Road and undergo a home inspection. Adoption fees for cats are 20 dollars and 35 dollars for dogs, with spay and neuter, vaccines, microchips included.
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Aiken County
Amy Banton
Aiken Council backs planned power line tree trimming plan
City officials defend ongoing tree pruning by SCE&G and Carolina Tree under a 15 year agreement. SCE&G trims to keep limbs from lines, with a five year cycle to cover areas evenly. City manager Pearce notes improved reliability after ice storms and council members acknowledge public concerns.
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Aiken
Richard Pearce
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Dick Dewar
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Community mourns loss of ancient trees in town
Local residents express shock and grief over widespread tree removal in their neighborhood. One speaker notes the trees are a core part of their childhood and identity, calling the destruction an emotional blow to the community.
Aiken residents press on tree trimming concerns
Community complaints rise over South Boundary tree trimming as SCANA SCE&G defends practices citing International Society of Arboriculture guidelines. Officials note trimming reduced average outage time to 98 minutes in 2012 and emphasize arborists advise on safety and beauty. Derrek Asberry reports.
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Eric Boomhower
Sce&g
International Society of Arboriculture
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