Rand study gauges AIDS care costs through 1991
Rand Corp. estimates U S AIDS medical care could top 37 billion dollars from mid 1986 to mid 1991 and as high as 113 billion in worst case. Economist Anthony Pascal says costs remain manageable but policy choices on who pays will be needed soon to avoid shifting burdens onto patients and public plans.
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Santa Monica
Calif
United States
Rand Corp
Anthony Pascal
Pascal
Challenger Tapes To Be Released
New York Times reports a federal judge ordered NASA to release the tape of final words spoken aboard the Challenger shuttle within 30 days. Judge Norma Holloway Johnson ruled the tape contains no information about astronauts or families and the Times argued for public access. NASA spokeswoman Barbara Selby said NASA had not seen the ruling and might appeal.
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Washington
New York Times
NASA
U.S
Norma Holloway Johnson
Times
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Barbara Selby
Weather outlook with mild temps and scattered thunderstorms
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a 30 percent chance of thunder showers. Lows near 70. Tomorrow's high expected in the mid 80s. Further details on Page 9A.
Deaths in area include Hasty Mattox Owens Tillman and Winborne
Obituary notices list Nancy L. Hasty of Aiken William C. Mattox of Bath Camilla Owens of North Augusta James W. Tillman of Trenton and Jerry L. Winborne of Jackson with accompanying details mentioned on Page 8A.
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Nancy L. Hasty
Aiken
William C. Mattox
Bath
Camilla Owens
North Augusta
James W. Tillman
Trenton
Jerry L. Winborne
Jackson
South Carolina approves lean 3.1 billion budget compromise
State lawmakers pass a 3.1 billion fiscal 1988 budget with 3.4 to 4.8 percent agency cuts and a 2 percent pay raise for state workers. The vote occurred before adjournment as leaders call it a responsible, defendable plan for residents.
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John Lindsay
D-Marlboro
James Waddell
Beaufort
House
Senate
South Carolina
Robert Sheheen
South Carolina Senate advances 65 mph rural interstate bill
The South Carolina Senate moved the 65 mph rural interstate speed increase toward final approval, delaying implementation 60 days after signing to update signs and inform the public. Debate highlighted safety concerns and a potential seat belt requirement, with the body voting 28 to 8 on second reading.
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Columbia
Senate
South Carolina
General Assembly
House
Congress
Carroll Campbell
Highway Department
Senate Transportation
Isadore Lourie
Richland
National Safety Safety Council
Laurie
James Bryan
D-Laurens
United States
Palmetto Safety Council
David Thomas
Greenville
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Nick Theodore
Sam Applegate
Gas Tax Increase Tied To Speed Limit Bill In Senate
Supporters link a 3 cent gas tax hike to fund highway expansion with a popular 65 mph speed limit bill on rural interstates. Opponents threaten a filibuster to block a vote, while cloture hopes rise as adjournment looms.
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Columbia
Senate
General Assembly
Tom Moore
D-Aiken County
Hugh Leatherman
Leatherman
Florence
Carroll Campbell
South Carolina approves auto liability insurance reform plan
The General Assembly backed Gov. Carroll Campbell's auto insurance reform, rating bad drivers 25 percent higher than good drivers and aiming to stabilize rates. Campbell called it a first step while noting broader fixes still needed, as the Senate approved 34 to 5 after House compromise.
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Columbia
South Carolina General Assembly
Carroll Campbell
House
Senate
Campbell
Florence
South Carolina
David Wilkins
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