South Carolina road funding lags national averages
S C spread relies on a 16 cent per gallon gasoline tax set in 1987. Aiken County SCDOT engineer Mike Jara says either raise the tax or increase other funding. SC spends under 4000 dollars per mile versus the national 15000. AAA notes 25 million needed for 2005 bridge work but only 7 million is budgeted.
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S.C. Department of Transportation
Mike Jara
Aiken County
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Jara
South Carolina
AAA
Treatment rise for marijuana use sparks debate
The government says treatment admissions for marijuana nearly tripled from 1992 to 2002, driven by greater use and potency. SAMHSA notes 41 states saw increases while Alaska New Mexico and Massachusetts declined. Authorities say many seek help voluntarily though some argue arrests influence the trend.
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White House
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Terry Horton
Phoenix House
New York
Millionaire pilot completes solo world flight
Steve Fossett becomes first person to fly solo around the world without stopping or refueling after 23 000 miles in 67 hours. He lands in Salina Kansas to cheers and champagne from backers including Sir Richard Branson. Fossett praises the achievement and hints at future flights, with the plane possibly headed to the Smithsonian.
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Illinois considers ban on eye jewelry implants
A Illinois House committee approved a bill making eye jewelry implants a felony. Rep. Kevin Joyce argues eyeballs should not be altered. the measure targets implanted metal shapes in the eye and cites infection risk as a concern from medical experts.
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