Space heroes face risk at Mir mission in long run
Vasily Tsibilyev, commander of the damaged Mir space station, has spent almost six months in space trying to keep the aging craft operational. Some blame him for the collision with a cargo ship, while supporters note the mission’s high stakes and world attention.
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Republicans in revolt threaten Gingrich leadership
GOP rebels in the House plotted a move to unseat Speaker Newt Gingrich amid clashes with Democratic operatives and battles over welfare health care taxes and Bosnia. Amid rumors and slow votes Gingrich survived as Paxon resigned and party leaders faced a growing crisis of confidence.
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Washington Goes Dullsville as Politics Drift to States
Tom Fiedler argues Washington’s irrelevance may signal optimism as power shifts from federal to state levels. He notes devolution advances with welfare debates returning to states and Supreme Court rulings favoring state control, while Americans focus on local issues and homefront renewal.
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Aiken County Hosts Dual Top Amateur Sports Events
Aiken County showcased sports prowess with the 67th Women's Trans National Amateur Championship at Houndslake Country Club drawing 150 golfers from 26 states and Bermuda. Concurrently North Augusta hosted the NIKE Peach Jam Invitational, featuring 24 teams and 13 of the top 20 U S high school players, won 71 69 by the Illinois Warriors over Riverside Church of New York City.
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Westinghouse Sues DOE Over Tax Gross-Up Fallout
A letter from Bonnie Cude of Aiken critiques DOE and WSRC after Westinghouse failed in an $11 million tax gross-up claim related to employee transfers to the Savannah River Site. The writer argues promises at WSRC lack legal binding force and accuses upper management of prioritizing awards over retirees and taxpayers.
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