FMC Gets Major Bradley Vehicle Contract For Aiken Facility
The U S Army selected FMC Corp to produce parts for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in a 291.3 million contract. The Aiken Ordnance Division in Aiken County will employ about 40 workers at completion mid 1982 with potential growth to 450 or 700 if demand expands.
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U.S. Army
Aiken
FMC
Aiken Ordnance Division
Aiken Verenes
U.S. 1
Army
Aiken County
Aid To Unemployed economists weigh delayed recovery
About 9.5 million Americans are jobless as unemployment rises from 7.4 to 8.9 percent in the last year. The president proposes a 2.3 million increase in aid to fund existing benefits for more unemployed and ease suffering until recovery arrives. Congress should pass it quickly to tide them over.
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Reagan
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Interest and dividend tax withholding faces tough odds in Congress
Washington reports the Reagan plan to withhold 5 percent on interest and dividends draws heavy opposition. Key figures include Rep. Kent Hance and Sen. John Chafee, with foes citing administering costs and little support in Congress. Treasury Secretary Regan argues unreported income justifies the proposal amid a potential budget benefit.
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Congress
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Texas
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
House
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R-R.i
Withholding
Roscoe L. Egger Jr
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Regan
Carter
Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc
Joint Economic Committee
Treasury
Merrill Lynch
Savings and Loan Associations
Gregory Ballentine
Ballentine
Barber B. Conable Jr
N.Y
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with return address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Typed letters preferred and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken Standard
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Aiken
S.C
Puerto Rico Statehood Debate Faces Political Tug of War
Reagan backs statehood for Puerto Rico amid budget cuts hurting the island. He argues statehood could benefit the U S, while many congressmen view Puerto Rico as Welfare Island, a mainland burden despite constitutional status. The island’s economy stalls as federal subsidies shrink and unemployment soars.
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Welfare Island
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Caribbean
Spain
Wall Street Journal
United States
Ries
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