GM targets revival of the luxury conversion van trend
Detroit focus on big vans aims to revive demand for Chevrolet Express GMC Savana models. GM and 24 manufacturersbacked by a 2.1 million marketing push seek to lift conversions by 25 percent in two years leveraging updated chassis all wheel drive and premium interiors.
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Conversion van Marketing Association
U.S
Ford Motor Co
Ross Hendrix
Dodge
CVMA
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Rod McSweeney
Southern Comfort Conversions Inc
Trussville
Ala
McSweeney
Sanford Pushes Retirement Rules Overhaul in Budget Fight
Governor proposes four prongs to curb state spending growth linking growth to inflation and population, limiting one time money use, cutting general bond debt and restoring raided trust reserves. Harrell cautions on scale, notes 1999 1 billion school bond borrowing contributes to rising debt as lawmakers navigate fiscal constraints.
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Ways and Means
Harrell
Sanford
Republicans defend ethics rules amid House debate
Republican leaders defend a tough House ethics standard while Democrats tighten their own indictment rule. The dispute centers on discipline for indicted members and the potential loosening of conduct rules, with leaders emphasizing party unity and accountability.
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Mark Kirk
R-Ii
Hastert
John Feehery
Brendan Daly
House
Nancy Pelosi
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Chris Bell
Texas
DeLay
Committee On Standards of Official Conduct
Bell
Ethics Committee
Joel Hefley
Colorado
House Democrats
Melanie Sloan
Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics
Washington
Tom Fitton
Judicial Watch
Tom DeLay
Hopelands and Rye Patch May Join Aiken Historic Register
The properties Hopelands Rye Patch possibly added to the Aiken historic register. Details note 1930s development guests cottages stables paddocks and a carriage museum. Rye Patch donated to the City in 1981. Historic Preservation Commission meets at Municipal Complex 214 Park Ave SW at 6 30 p.m. Contact Philip Lord at plord aikenstandard.com.
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The
Historic Preservation Commission
Park Ave
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard.com
Blockbuster Ends Late Fees Policy Doubts Spark Local Pushback
Local Blockbuster stores refuse to enforce the corporate End of Late Fees program. Southern Stores Inc. owner says franchises may reject corporate policy if it harms customer relations. Corporate plan would charge full retail after seven day grace and restocking fees on refunds if not owned within 30 days.
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Blockbuster
Southern Stores Inc
Teenager Struck Crossing Road In Aiken
A teen crossing Croft Mill Road was hit by a southbound 1998 Oldsmobile four door. The driver wearing a seat belt was uninjured and not charged. Witness Linda Cauley described the moment as it happened and noted the windshield was shattered. Emergency crews managed traffic as police investigated the incident.
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Linda Cauley
Cauley
Aiken
Croft Mill Road
Robinson
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
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