EPA Faces Huge Superfund Cleanup Costs And Legal Hurdles
An Associated Press review finds the EPA has written off 270 million and may absorb hundreds more as it pursues recoveries. Officials say locating polluters or their solvency is difficult, with 170 million in additional costs expected next year. Critics complain the agency lacks enforcement and may miss statutes of limitations, risking billions in uncollected funds.
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Campbell's Restructuring Record May Not Aid Campaign
Gov. Carroll Campbell weighs a possible presidential run in 196, arguing his South Carolina government restructuring and BMW lure successes could shape a national bid. Analysts say such state reforms are a weaker resume item for voters outside South Carolina.
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Lottery Experts Warn Georgia Hype Masks Gamble Risks
Atlanta report says Georgia lottery ads push a new cash crop while experts warn state sponsored gambling harms vulnerable citizens. Clinical psychologist Durand Jacobs notes lack of social impact studies and long term revenue doubts as the lottery advances.
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National Council On Problem Gambling
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Textile downturn looms as apparel firms cut profits
The textile industry faces signs of trouble with profits 23 percent lower in Q1 versus last year and shipments down in February and March. Inventory rise since January suggests potential production cutbacks and layoffs. Denim remains a bright spot but a downturn is expected, while Springs Industries plans a one week mill shutdown in South Carolina to trim inventories.
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South Carolina
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Georgia to Launch Lottery With Millionaire Game in June
Georgia will become the 36th state to start a lottery. Tickets for the Georgia Millionaire go on sale June 29. The top prize and odds for other draws are hinted at but the OCR contains errors.
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Government Goes After Hogs At SRS
Washington reports on the federal push to control wild hogs at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. The program uses trapping dogs shooting over bait stations and tractor supplied gear with compensation for contractors. Estimated pay ranges up to thirty thousand dollars yearly for a typical team, highlighting safety and resource concerns driven by hog damage.
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Commerce Business Daily
600 Arrests in Chicago After Bulls Victory
Chicago police reported more than 600 arrests and scattered looting after the Bulls won the title 99-98 over the Suns in Phoenix. A woman was shot dead outside a South Side home and three officers were wounded by rocks and bottles during postgame unrest amid a citywide crackdown and prior-year riot prevention spending.
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