Gates praises MRAP program speed and collaboration
Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits Charleston facilities and Charleston Air Force Base to review the MRAP program. He calls the effort a model of cross‑branch cooperation as demand remains strong for mine‑resistant vehicles. Projects cost 500000 to 1 million dollars each and aim to field up to 15000 units amid varied gear and assembly challenges.
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Fallen Heroes Health Care Bill Moves Forward
Week two of the legislative session sees a bill to maintain health and dental benefits for spouses and children of fallen firefighters and police officers until remarriage. Also, Rep Todd Rutherford proposes removing Pitchfork Ben Tillman’s monument on State House grounds. Gov Sanford urges spending limits and tax cuts in State of the State. Smoking bans and English only government paperwork bills advance in committees.
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County Court Proceedings In Amen County In Court
In Amen County Court, a scheduled hearing covered a civil matter filed against a local party. Details remained limited in the fragment, with officials preparing documents and setting a future date for further action.
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