Pentagon Defends Proposed Military Budget Cuts
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn defended Gates's plan to cut 78 billion dollars from the defense budget as the House Armed Services Committee questions the depth. The 553 billion dollar request excludes war funding and Iraq drawdown, with Obama to present the formal proposal the week of February 14. Legislators warn cuts could weaken forces during wartime.
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Obama urges nuclear waste options amid Yucca Mountain halt
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future tours sites to gather community input on spent fuel management after Yucca Mountain was halted. It visited Savannah River Site January 6 7 and goes to Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. State Rep John Heaton advocates WIPP as Yucca Mountain alternative.
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East Aiken Grants Support Arts Program Amid State Funding Fight
East Aiken has received about 150000 in grants with help from the state arts commission. Leaders say the commission provides mentoring and a summer institute for teachers, and warns that losing state funding could close the agency. The program supports local schools and jobs, while critics urge fiscal restraint in a tight economy.
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Cities differ on closing sale rules in Aiken area
Aiken and Aiken County officials say no ordinance forces a business to close after announcing a closing. Columbia requires 90 days and a 1000 dollar bond with inventory list. Richmond County enforces a going out of business sale with non replenishable inventory and fees of 121 dollars for the sale and for a 60 day extension. City Manager LeDuce notes no past issues with long sales, while Sheriff Sherman defends keeping the ordinance as enforceable. Contact Amy Banton.
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