Rising murder rates put American children at risk
Washington analysts say homicide among preschoolers to teens is at record highs, with 1990 rates for minority children age four and under rising. Experts blame factors including child abuse, neglect, parental stress, and increasing substance abuse, noting better reporting may inflate apparent increases.
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Valuable Records for Leaving a Violent Relationship
Officials advise making originals or copies of critical family records before departure. Gather birth certificates, marriage certificate, deed or lease, tax returns, checks, rent receipts, car registration, credit cards, insurance policies, bills, spouse’s pay stubs, canceled checks, and bank statements.
Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence Improve Says Chief Busbee
Chief Busbee notes public perception and resources for domestic violence have improved amid new state laws giving law enforcement an edge. CARP director Kay Mixon stresses victims must leave abusive situations to begin resolution, while officers cite dangerous calls and varied underlying causes. Awareness and training in conflict resolution remain key.
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CARP
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ADPS
Summit Place selects Aiken SC for first completed facility
Cooper notes Aiken is the partnership's top choice for a retirement facility due to its reputation and services. Construction totals about 3 million dollars with about 40 local jobs once open, and plans anticipate possible expansion. The center can host 61 residents but 76 have expressed interest.
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Cooper
House to pass correction bills to undo government folly
Speaker Newt Gingrich proposes Tuesday sessions to advance 20 to 30 narrowly drawn correction acts monthly. He cites EPA San Diego wastewater rules as an example of absurd federal requirements and says Congress would repeal only the relevant provision when a situation is clearly aberrant.
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DOE Budget Breakdowns Spike DOE Site Allocations
Hazel O Leary will announce site by site budget breakdowns for the DOE complex. Senator Hollings and Rep Norwood will advocate environmental cleanup funding as decisions move through House committees, with cuts rumored to affect up to 4000 jobs, mostly on the environmental side.
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Mayor Cavanaugh Reflects on Meetings and Budget Vigilance
Mayor Cavanaugh reports attending 556 meetings in three years and says he prioritizes events with help from Mayor Pro-Tem Karen Papouchado and council members. He pledges no tax increases, watches every dollar, and cites a citizen-driven Strategic Plan and Youth Advisory Commission as notable accomplishments.
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