Aiken School Board Considers Tax Increase and Budget Cuts
The board weighs a $1.5 million revenue rise with tax hikes on rental and property owners while owner-occupied homes stay exempt. Trustees urge cost cuts and reserve fund use, as residents urge caution and public input resumes June 12.
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Romney sweeps five states in GOP presidential primaries
Mitt Romney wins Republican presidential primaries in California New Jersey South Dakota New Mexico and Montana. He expands his delegate lead to 1398 with 1144 needed to clinch the nomination, leaving Utah as the final primary on June 26.
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Few Options Left for Obama on Economy
After a weak jobs report, President Barack Obama and lawmakers face limited realistic options to jump start the economy before Election Day. Proposals like payroll tax cuts free-trade deals and extended unemployment benefits have not produced a sustained recovery.
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