Four firms awarded WSRC contracts to bring 400 jobs to CSRA
Westinghouse Savannah River Co announced four contractors Merrick & Co General Physics Corp Lockwood Greene Technologies Inc and Ralph M Parsons Co will supply full service engineering support on fixed price basis. Contracts worth about 180 million over five years could average 400 jobs annually and additional technical and construction work is expected. Subcontractors will open CSRA offices and perform at least 85 percent of work locally.
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Aiken
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Charlotte
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DOE WSRC contract plan aims at regional economic growth
Pres Rahe WSRC chief engineer says the contracting approach aligns with DOE and WSRC aims to cut costs and boost efficiency through subcontracting privatization and innovative methods. Counties include Aiken Allendale Barnwell SC and Columbia Richmond GA with hiring plans prioritizing displaced Savannah River Site workers and small disadvantaged or women owned firms. Contracts are fixed price and competitively bid among four contractors to develop the area’s industrial and services infrastructure.
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Faulkner v Citadel cadet admission in high court clash
In Charleston the 4th U S Circuit Court battles over Ms Faulkner's bid to join The Citadel as an all male cadet. The state proposes a $10 million Converse College leadership program as alternative. If the court delays, Faulkner could miss entry and Converse or Citadel plans hinge on a higher ruling.
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Ravenel Backs Gramm in Race for GOP Nomination
Former South Carolina vice chairman for Bob Dole’s campaign, Rep. Arthur Ravenel Jr., defects to Phil Gramm citing heritage and conservatism. Ravenel becomes Gramm statewide co chair as Dole faces internal challenges from Beasley allies and Campbell connections. Specter gains in cash support from Chafee and Gilman for the Dole campaign amid South Carolina jockeying.
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Gramm
David Beasley
Arlen Specter
Pennsylvania
Congress
Specter
John Chafee
RRL
Rhode Island
Ben Gilman
Rn.y
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