Energy Secretary Bodman to visit Savannah River Site
Newly appointed Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman will visit the Savannah River Site today, joined by Sen. Lindsey Graham Rep. Gresham Barrett and Rep. Joe Wilson. The trip aims to discuss the site's future missions and build relationships with local officials and site leaders.
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Energy Secretary
SRS
Energy
Samuel W. Bodman
Savannah River
Bodman
Sen
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Jim DeMint
Gresham Barrett
Joe Wilson
Lindsey
Graham
Barrett
Department of Energy
Pritchard Named Volunteer of the Year by United Way
The United Way of Aiken County honors Dr. Connie Pritchard as the 2004 Volunteer of the Year at the annual awards banquet. Chris Caesar, the 2002 winner, presented the plaque and noted Pritchard's long service including chairing the 2001 campaign which raised more than 2.92 million dollars. The event also recognized the City of North Augusta with the Stanley A. Quarles Memorial Community Spirit award.
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Rob Novit
United Way Board
Connie Pritchard
United Way
Joe Buggy
Center
Dee Stanford
The
United Way of
Aiken County
Pritchard
Chris Caesar
Connie
Caesar
North Augusta
Stanley A. Quarles
Amber Quarles
United Way Community
Stanley
City of
Charles Martin
Allison May
South Carolina panel advances liquor bill replacing minibottle tax
A South Carolina Senate panel backed a measure to tax drinks at five percent instead of a 25 cent minibottle tax. The bill aims to allow delivery from suppliers, reduce labor and liability costs for bars and restaurants, and keep overall drink tax revenue around 18 million dollars. Delivery could ease shortages and unlock savings, though 58 minibottle retailers fear impact.
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Columbia
Senate
South Carolina
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tom Sponseller
The
Hospitality Association of
Sponseller
Senate bankruptcy bill tightens rules for debtors
The Senate advances a broad overhaul of bankruptcy laws amid GOP support. Critics say it makes filing harder for about 1.5 million Americans annually, while banks and creditors push the plan ahead for President Bush. The measure aims for House approval next month and marks a key pro business push.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
House
Bush
GOP
Wall Street
Bankruptcy filings rise as consumer credit debt grows
The number of Americans seeking bankruptcy protection has increased along with the total consumer credit debt.
Debuts of the New SAT Include Writing Section
Aiken High School juniors Ariana McGhee and Alycia Cummings prepare for the first official SAT with writing added and critical reading replacing verbal. The top score rises to 2400. Students express nerves about changes affecting their class.
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Aiken High School
Ariana McGhee
Alycia Cummings
Ariana
Alycia
Espe
Rob Novit
Kathryn Hilton
Katie Addis
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Chicago
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Graniteville
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Pittsburgh
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Drury, Mass
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