Deficit-slashing plan advances through House panel
A House Budget Committee vote backed a GOP blueprint to cut the federal deficit with major health care cuts and welfare reductions, avoiding tax hikes. It seeks a balanced budget in 10 years, with Medicaid cuts, ObamaCare elimination, Medicare changes, food stamp limits, and pension and student loan adjustments.
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Aiken Trials parking rules and infield access details
Nikki Bargeloh of the Aiken Trials explains parking at the Aiken Training Track for Saturday events. Reserved rows one to three are infield and outfield, while general parking is rows four and back on both sides. Infield gates close at 1 p.m. for 2 p.m. racing and reopen after each race. infield entrance is off Powderhouse Road and Audubon Drive, outfield off Two Notch Road. Public Safety provides fire and horse rescue presence.
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Refugee Vetting Concerns Prompt South Carolina Debate
Karen Wingo of DSS outlines federal vetting for refugees and a proposed public database. Sen. Tom Young cites fears of insufficient screening from Syria and Eastern Europe. Aiken County opposes refugee relocation with a 7-2 vote amid protests and a vigil at a council meeting.
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S.C
Tom Young
Raiken
Young
Syria
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Aiken
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Aiken County
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LaWana McKenzie
FOIA bill gains pace after Pinckney death legacy
Senator Taylor calls the FOIA bill among the most thoroughly vetted with six years and nearly 20 hearings. He aims for a full Senate vote, seeks removal of a minority report, and notes conference committee approval if passed. Senators Massey and Young back the measure, citing citizen access and reduced fees and delays.
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Clementa Pinckney
Taylor
Senate
Shane Massey
Ridgefield
Tom Young
R-Aiken
Massey
Young
FOIA bill praised by SC press group and supporters
Bill supporters say the measure improves public access to records by easing FOIA requests and avoiding costly lawsuits. Bill Rogers of the SC Press Association notes its goal to speed releases and reduce costs, while primary sponsor Taylor cites broad public input and calls for government transparency. Christina Cleveland reports from Aiken.
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Bill Rogers
S.C. Press Association
Press Association
Rogers
Taylor
South Carolina
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