15 Year Old Crash Pilot Had No Terror Ties
Investigators say the 15 year old who crashed a small plane into a sky scraper had no known terrorist links despite a note praising Osama bin Laden and the Sept. 11 attacks. Police describe him as a troubled loner with few friends. Page 48.
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Yates Jurors Begin Questioning in Capital Murder Case
In Houston on June 20 the mother of five told police she drowned her children. The state of mind of Andrea Yates that day is disputed as prosecutors and defense attorneys start voir dire to seat a juror panel for the capital murder trial.
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Deaths in Port Orange area highlight local obituaries
Obituary notices from Port Orange list Anthony Hays and Bamwel Sophronia W. Whitehead among departed residents. Community records reflect their passing as of 5A notices.
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Lottery Opens with Scratch Off Games Across South Carolina
At 6 a.m. Richard Stone bought five one dollar tickets and one two dollar ticket at Speedway Super America on York Street as the South Carolina Education Lottery began with four scratch-off games in over 3,000 stores. Stone says he will spend five to ten dollars weekly, while manager Mary Snow anticipates a customer buying a full book later this week. Not every shopper is convinced, with Ron Boyd declining to participate. The dispenser is a modest unit about 18 inches tall.
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Budget crisis opens legislative year in South Carolina
COLUMBIA lawmakers face a $500 million gap between spending needs and revenues as they begin the budget process. Governor Hodges plans an executive budget prioritizing education and job creation, with a budget address due Tuesday before House budget talks. The dispute over agency funding and programs will extend into June. See Hodges, Page 6A.
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State Budget Gap Triggers Midyear Cuts and Reserves
The current budget year sees a 322.8 million shortfall forcing midyear cuts and reserve use to balance a 5.6 billion budget. For 2003, lawmakers face at least 149.5 million deficit amid 375 million in commitments expected to be funded by growth. The Education Oversight Committee urges boards to gain greater freedom to raise funds.
Democrats push tax credit to spur hiring
Senate Democrats led by Tom Daschle propose a one year corporate income tax refund equal to 6.2 percent of payroll taxes for each worker above the 2001 limit. The plan aims to boost hiring, raise hours and wages with minimal long term budget impact.
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Budget battle over tax proposals pits party lines in debate
Democrats fault last year's tax cut for shrinking surpluses while Republicans defend it as essential. Senator John McCain warned deficits and reelection pressures complicate choices as leaders from Daschle to Evans frame the economy and tax relief amid a looming budget gap.
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