Bin Laden fleeing Afghanistan into Pakistan eyed by officials
Senators say there is growing belief that Osama bin Laden has slipped into Pakistan after leaving Afghanistan. Edwards and Graham cited Uzbek and Pakistani intelligence as supporting a border crossing, while officials note past searches failed to find him in Tora Bora. Pakistan likely to assist in locating him.
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Lottery proceeds lift education via 6 a.m. ticket sales at Speedway
At Speedway, ticket buyers line up at 6 a.m. as D Hood and Stone purchase lottery tickets to fund education. Manager Mary Snow ensures tickets scan as winners with printed receipts and four hole punches to prevent reuse. Online games face a delayed start March 6 due to Scientific Games suing AT&T over network install.
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Debate over tax cuts continues amid surpluses
The debate over repealing parts of the tax cuts persists as Daschle and many Democrats avoid a repeal push. Spokeswoman Ranit Schmelzer would not state his stance, noting he wants to review the administration budget and Social Security surplus before discussing options. President Bush and Republicans accuse Democrats of wanting higher taxes, a claim disputed by Treasury Secretary Paul O Neill and others as the economy trends toward recovery with budget surpluses.
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Education budget dominates South Carolina legislative view
Francis Marion University professor Neal Thigpen says lawmakers will differ in priorities as the budget blocks cast a pall over the session. Senate Minority Leader John Land and others stress education as the central issue while noting gains in SAT scores and the First Steps program. House members push to protect the Education Department budget of $2 billion in state funds and $3 billion from other sources as the Education Oversight Committee weighs the next steps.
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South Carolina legal notes on money and elections
The article outlines budget requests for education and health from state departments including 90 million for low performing schools and 200 million for health programs with federal matching. It notes the lottery spending plan, possible tax changes, and election law revisions amid Hodges re election and a federal redistricting suit.
South Carolina to spend 543 million on Education Improvement Act
The legislature will allocate 543 million from the Education Improvement Act fund to boost SC public schools including 90 million for low performing districts identified in the state’s first report card. Spending overall will be tight as lawmakers await rules on lottery funds held in a trust with 85 million required before any expenditure.
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Daschle Proposes Job Creation Tax Credit Amid Economic Debate
Democrats push a job creation tax credit as a counter to GOP corporate tax cuts. Daschle framed the plan as aiding employment, contrasting with Republican measures not tied to job gains. Analysts cite cash targeting to firms expanding payrolls, while Bush renews focus on the economy during the weekend.
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