DOE Focuses On Cleanup As National Defense Shifts
DOE plans for fiscal 1999 emphasize environmental restoration and waste management, with Adm. Watkins noting Rocky Flats weapons production ended. The budget requests 5.5 billion for restoration and waste at DOE, including 640.7 million for SRS, up 119.2 million, and waste management at SRS rising 22 percent to 1874.9 million as storage of radioactive mixed waste is seen as the major 15 year challenge.
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Bush and Yeltsin Seek Nuclear Cutbacks at Camp David
Bush and Yeltsin offered dramatic nuclear weapons cutbacks signaling a potential shift after their three hour Camp David summit. Yeltsin seeks aid and U S backing as he leads the post Soviet Russia while Bush faces domestic criticism for past ties to Gorbachev.
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Nanny Scandals Stir Headlines Across States
In December a 20 year old Swiss nanny in White Plains New York was charged with killing her infant charge Kristie Fischer and setting fires with a flammable liquid. In Wenatchee Washington a cross dressing nanny was sentenced to 1023 years for raping a 10 year old and another 14 year old. A Palmdale California couple secretly videotaped their live in nanny suspected of abusing their 2 year old daughter. The nanny died after a father’s pot video showed harm to the child. Experts say these cases reflect a troubling trend in domestic caregiving.
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Tax Benefits Narrow Under Bush Repackaging Plan
President Bush's budget outlines selective tax breaks favoring investments homes transit and adoption expenses but eligibility is strict. Benefits hinge on profitable investments a first home within three years reduced commuter costs and a special needs or nontraditional race or older child for adoption credits. Exemption increases for dependents could cut taxes for many low and middle income families with notable year to year gains varying by bracket.
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Georgia Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting
A Georgia man was charged with manslaughter after a Sunday shooting at Calvin Davenport’s home on Plum Nearly Five near Clearwater. Raven also faces assault and battery with intent to kill for shooting Davenport’s daughter-in-law Bridget Davenport. Raven was shot in the leg during the gunfire. He surrendered to authorities at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department after the incident. Davenport, 59, died from his wounds and Raven was released on $85,000 bond.
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Budget shifts force Savannah River cleanup funding rise
Budgetary priorities move cleanup dollars up at Savannah River and other sites while defense spending falls. Savannah River’s cleanup funds rise from 521.5 million to 640.7 million in fiscal 1993, as the reactor shifts to minimum maintenance then toward full shutdown.
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Campbell Vetoes House Remap Bill
Gov. Carroll Campbell vetoed the House remap bill that would redraw 124 districts. A spokesman said Campbell sent his message to the House and critics say the plan protected incumbents at minority expense. He has not yet decided on the 46 district plan, which faces a today deadline.
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