City of Aiken Water Supplies Declared Safe for Drinking
The City of Aiken earns a clean bill in its annual drinking water quality report. EPA tests show levels well below benchmarks for all contaminants. Despite regional droughts, Aiken and local suppliers maintain ample safe water with minor interruptions and occasional odd-even outdoor watering guidelines. Public Works, led by Larry Morris, is praised for providing plentiful, safe water to residents and businesses.
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Aiken
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
South Carolina
Aiken County
Savannah
Augusta- Richmond County
Public Works Department
Larry Morris
AIDS Crisis in Africa Demands Global Response
A new UN report warns AIDS will kill about half of young adults in parts of sub-Saharan Africa within years. Of 35 million infected worldwide, 25 million are in sub-Saharan Africa, with fewer than 1 million in North America. Experts urge $2 billion yearly funding and vaccine development, citing successes in Senegal and Uganda. The Wichita Eagle.
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sub-Saharan Africa
North Americans
Sub- Saharan Africans
Senegal
Uganda
United States
Africa
Wichita
Kan
Tax Free Internet: Washington Debates Online Sales Taxes
Froma Harrop notes the shift in Capitol Hill as lawmakers revisit the Internet Tax Freedom Act. States rely on sales taxes for a large share of revenue, facing potential $11 billion annual losses by 2003, prompting protests by local governments and retailers. Republican and Democratic voices warn of tax shifts if e commerce expands, while some lawmakers acknowledge the broader tax implications and political reality.
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Washington
Amazon.com
Congress
National Retail Federation
Capitol Hill
Texas
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
John McCain
Arizona
Senate
Christmas in July for press crew at Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard reports a July shift as two new press units arrive to expand full color capacity while the crew, reduced by two members and Ronald Jones’s surgery, handles installation and ongoing color adjustments. Editor praises Jim Bennett Stacy Burge Stan Medlock for handling shortages as Del Heath Steve Rowland recuperate or take vacation.
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Ronald Jones
del Heath
Steve Rowland
Jim Bennett
Stacy Burge
Stan Medlock
Jim
Tam
Stacy
Stan
Del
Steve
Ronald
Campaign reform outlook signals split over 527 votes
The article analyzes whether the recent move to require disclosure by tax exempt groups under section 527s marks a real reform breakthrough or a political cover. Key figures include Sen. John McCain, Senate leaders, and reform advocates Scott Harshbarger and Fred Wertheimer. Supporters urge further action to ban soft money, while opponents cite constitutional concerns and political calculus.
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Washington
Congress
John McCain
Mitch McConnell
McCain
Russell Feingold
Senate
McConnell
McCain-Feingold
House
Christopher Shays
Martin Meehhan
Spencer Abraham
Michigan
William Roth
Delaware
Mike DeWine
Ohio
John Ashcroft
Missouri
Conrad Burns
Montana
Scott Harshbarger
Common Cause
Fred Wertheimer
Democracy 21
Wertheimer
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