Gas Tax Support Grows Amid Deficit Talks
White House backs a gasoline tax to help a five year deficit reduction plan. Budget Director Leon Panetta said the focus will be on gas tax with higher rates than the 4.3 cents a gallon approved by the Senate and some restoration of social and Medicaid cuts. The admin favors no broad utility tax despite House proposals. Negotiations continue between House and Senate on tax and spending measures to save about 500 billion over five years.
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CBS
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Weather Center A Cool Place at Savannah River Site
Meteorologists at the Savannah River Site say recent temperatures averaged about four degrees cooler than Bush Field Airport due to topography and elevation. The Weather Center monitors patterns, tracks storms nationwide, and uses satellite data. In a release scenario it would map wind at different altitudes to gauge danger to workers and the public. The center preserves long term data for future reconstruction of radiological effects and aids daily planning. severe weather could delay work shifts to save time and money.
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Weather Center
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Jerome Fast
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Mobile
Forecast Brightens as Midwest Flood Crest Nears
The Mississippi River crest neared St Louis as more rain fell in the Midwest prompting evacuations and sandbag barriers in riverfront neighborhoods. Officials warned of rising water, with some areas seeing ten feet of inundation near storm channels while a bridge opening race aimed to ease commutes.
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Chicago
Lake of the Hills
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Midwest
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National Weather Service
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Pete Prives
Charlee White
Gateway
Rapid River
Few View Clinton As Strong Leader
An Associated Press poll six months into Bill Clinton’s term finds only about a third view him as a strong leader. A majority say he has broken promises, with positive trustworthiness low and confidence in his leadership waning amid stalled health reform and spending cuts.
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Associated Press
Congress
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Cline
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Iraq
ICR Survey Research Group
Media
AUS Consultants
Community notice invites tips at local number
Readers are asked to call 6482311 with news tips. The item lists several names including James Adams, Johnston Emmie C. Eubanks, Jackson Marie Green of North Augusta, Hattie Mae Jones of Aiken, Virginia Kelley of Aiken, Minnie Tanks of Edgefield, and Hattie Mae Vaughn of Aiken.
Drought Worsens in Columbia Impacting Market Produce
In Columbia the drought keeps draining money from wholesalers and workers as heat and lack of rainfall persist. Local producer at the State Farmers Market notes extreme conditions and effect on his bean supply and prices.
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Columbia
Bridge linking town with Keo aul Iowa eyed opening
A link bridge could open today cutting the Mississippi River route by about 35 miles when open. Heavy rain drenched Illinois with up to 6 inches. Algonquin, northwest of Chicago, sealed downtown as crews sandbag the Fox River. Karen Tracy, a bartender, described the town’s last-ditch effort to escape as the river rose and downtown faced floods.
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Keo‘aul
Iowa
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Algonquin
Chicago
Fox River
Karen Tracy
Harer Inn
Haircut program aids nursing home residents
Joanne McAfee, who closed her beauty shop to care for her mother, now provides on site hair care at Mattie C Hall Health Care Center. She notes wheelchair users need help moving to the chair while residents enjoy the personal attention. Regular grooming boosts their spirits and self image.
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Joanne McAfee Combs
Edith Krohn
Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center
Ms. Krohn
Chicago Area
Aiken
Joanne Mcafee
Mattie C. Hall
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