Pentagon plan would let bets on terrorism and assassinations
Two Democratic senators demand stopping the Policy Analysis Market project as the Pentagon experiments with a commodity market style system to forecast Middle East events. The plan would allow investors to bet on terrorism and political outcomes including assassinations, with a review before further funding.
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Bob Hope dies at 100 best loved comic and US troop icon
Bob Hope, who turned 100 on May 29, died Sunday at his Toluca Lake home from pneumonia. The entertainer famed for jokes about presidents and golf, guided by a gentle, nonmalicious style, entertained troops from World War II to the Gulf War and drew praise from President Bush and Woody Allen.
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Aiken schools advance renovations across district
Construction at Aiken High School moves the principal and reshapes the main building to improve security and traffic flow. Schofield Middle School gains state approval after a near complete transformation, Bradley building demolition completed earlier this month. Busbee Elementary near Wagener will open by early November and connect to A L Corbett Middle School sharing facilities.
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Let it Snow by Nissa Billmyer
Robin and Bo Mitchell face a 30 day deadline after Aiken County Planning and Development orders closing their Whiskey Road stand. They have reopened the business and plan to keep it running while awaiting further action. Council member Rick Osbon intervened and visited.
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Graham Reflects on First Year in Senate at Rotary
Sen. Lindsey Graham spoke to a Columbia Rotary Club about his first months in the Senate. He defended his stance against a Medicare prescription drug plan while noting broader party alignment and the tough election year ahead. A Bush fundraiser lunch followed with Vice President Cheney participating.
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