Hollings at 80 Reflects on Year of Service and Focus
U S Senator Fritz Hollings marks his 80th birthday as a banner year ends. Born January 1 1922 he remains active guiding aviation and port safety bills while pursuing debt limit plans. He secured funding for heritage and conservation projects across South Carolina including the Broad River Corridor Penn Center and Francis Marion National Forest.
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Lawmakers clash over funds for failing schools and elder care
Moore and Smith press for billions to aid low rated schools with Education Improvement Act money while weighing Medicaid cuts and long term district fiscal autonomy. They critique past budget shortfalls and highlight needs for elderly and frail populations, including posturing on tax and revenue measures.
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Snow Fears Linger As Forecast Shows Light Accumulation
Weather Service cautions that any snowfall in the Carolinas will be minor and not cause major disruption. Officials advise shelter requirements in Aiken and urge protection for plants and animals while monitoring a low pressure track off the coast.
Scientific Games Faces Delay Battle Over Lottery Start
Scientific Games sought to absolve fault as delays threaten a March start for numbers games on state lottery. AT&T disputes 45 day line-install pledge, with potential $250,000 daily fines for late start. Passailaigue cites contract driven by March start. GTECH bids and BellSouth sub contract noted. state warns up to $26 million revenue loss from delays.
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Bush vows hunt for Omar with Afghan help
Afghan officials place Omar in Baghran a remote area northwest of Kandahar with US officials sharing the assessment. Joint Afghan US action would include JS special forces aiding airstrikes and supplies while Bush says the mission to capture Omar and Osama bin Laden remains planned and imminent.
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