Sanford tax plan clears committee in South Carolina
Gov Mark Sanford's proposal to cut the top state income tax from 7 percent to 4.75 percent faces a 19 to 4 vote in the House Ways and Means Committee and is expected to advance with limited opposition. Critics warn the forecasted 2 percent annual growth may not hold, risking revenue and benefiting higher earners while half the population would see no relief.
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Kerry clinches nomination in sweep of Super Tuesday wins
John Kerry consolidates the Democratic nomination after a string of Super Tuesday wins that push rival John Edwards from the race. The Massachusetts senator dominates 27 of 30 contests, surging toward a general election bid against President Bush as Democrats rally around a candidate who can defeat a wartime president.
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Author questions Thurmond record in funeral remarks
At Thurmond's July 2003 funeral educator Frank Roberson said the senator's early political rhetoric contrasted with private efforts to aid African Americans. Roberson, writing What is the Conclusion of the Whole Matter, notes Thurmond later foreworded Over 100 Schoolhouses and pressed for school history.
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Aiken County Faces Shortfall for Road Paving Project
County staff told the Development Committee that $17.4 million of the $18.3 million local option sales tax allotment has been spent, leaving about $900,000 for the final 12 roads though remaining work would cost roughly $6.1 million. Engineer Joe Berry cited higher costs from engineering needs and pole relocations plus a material upgrade after voters approved the plan. Public Works is pursuing value engineering to stretch funds, with two final roads at the top of the list.
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McDonald’s to end Supersize fries and drinks
McDonald’s begins phasing out the Supersize menu in U S restaurants to simplify offerings and promote healthier choices. By year end 2004 the supersize option will be gone from more than 13 000 outlets except in select promotions.
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