Veterans Affairs official laments shrinking benefits in Aiken
Veteran Affairs Director Steven H. Lott and Officer Oliver Davis describe a strained Aiken County VA office with heavy workload and rising appeals. They cite 1992 figures including 14,081 veterans served, 50,740 office contacts, 41,710 miles traveled, and 10,416,892 dollars in benefits. They warn of Medicare penalties, restricted access to care, and promises broken for World War II and Korea veterans amid funding cuts and policy changes.
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Veteran Affairs
Steven H. Lott
Oliver Davis
Aiken County
Lott
Kathy Tock
Korea
Congress
Europe
Internal Revenue Service
Veterans park restoration to honor all veterans in North Augusta
A city committee led by Carr Wolfe Sasser Weeks and Baggott plans a park restoration in North Augusta dedicated to all veterans. Funds totaling about 45 000 are targeted from brick sales at 100 each and park improvements including monuments benches and flag management. Dedication date to be announced and bricks can be purchased by calling 279 3183.
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B.C. Davenport’s
North Augusta
Carr
Sons of the Confederacy
Carr, Wolfe
Earl Sasser
Belton Weeks III
Carolyn Baggott
Aiken
Edgefield
Mi Trade
Huff warns video poker could bring in 70 million by 1995
Rep. Huff says licensing video poker may reap 29 million annually now with potential to rise to 40 million next year and 70 million by end of 1995. He notes the House favors keeping revenue while the Senate may regulate machines and counties could impose local fees. He warns of broader fiscal fallout if bans fail.
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Rep. Huff
House
Senate
North Augusta
Aiken
Huff
Aiken County
Rep
Charleston
Naval
Savannah River
Barnwell
von Huff
Aple
Gamling
Council weighs video poker limits amid moral concerns
Medlock cites restrictive ordinances as the council debates video poker rules. Mrs. Clyburn calls it a moral issue and urges high standards. Cavanaugh adds the obligation to lead, while Michael Mims counters that video poker is skill based and not gambling. A state Supreme Court ruling had hinted at a loophole. Medlock argues the constitution bans lotteries.
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Po API
Clyburn
Cavanaugh
Michael Mims
The
South Carolina Coin Operators Association
Medlock
Soning
Mims
Supreme Court
Aiken County faces tax hike and bond sale for schools
The owner of a $50 000 home would pay about $20 more annually under the proposed increase. Dr. Brooks warns the sacrifice could hurt investments in children while noting the district already cut 1.5 million from its budget after a state 4 percent cut. The board may approve a $6.7 million bond sale for school construction.
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Brooks
Aiken County
State Department of Education
State Department
Aiken County Veterans Council Aims to Protect Benefits
The Joint Veterans Council of Aiken County formed to preserve World War I and subsequent veterans benefits and educate the public on patriotism. Leaders Stephan H. Lott and Gene Hunst advocate a unified voice for about 40 members across 35+ organizations, focusing on local outreach and youth patriotism.
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Capitol
Washington, D.C
Steven H. Lott
Aiken County
Office of Veteran Affairs
Joint Veterans Council
Washington
Lott
Gene Hunst
Hunst
America
Educat
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