Analysts Skeptical Of Rebound And Slow Recovery
Washington observers doubt the January-started rebound will cut unemployment quickly. private economists and top corporate leaders foresee a sluggish recovery, with the jobless rate near 7.3 percent and possibly rising, as The Business Council forecasts annual growth around 2.5 percent for the rest of the year.
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Unemployment rate seen steady before April report
Economists forecast the jobless rate to remain at 7.3 percent for April as the Labor Department prepares the employment data. A minority view warned the rate might have edged higher, contrasting with February and March levels.
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Flu Vaccine to Target Beijing Strain This Winter
CDC says next season's flu shot will again focus on the Beijing strain responsible for most cases last year and include protections for Panama and A H1N1 Texas flu. Health officials urge vaccination starting October to reduce illness and death from influenza and pneumonia, especially among the elderly and nursing home residents.
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Three Arrested On Drug Charges In Aiken County
Three people in Aiken County were arrested Thursday on marijuana related charges after an undercover probe at a Beech Island home. Thomas McCorkle 24 of Beech Island, Michael Turner 28 of North Augusta, and Nancy Rhodes 19 of Warrenville were charged with possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy. Turner faced additional weapon charges.
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Bush and lawmakers seek budget compromise on Seawolf cuts
President Bush and Congress move toward a middle ground on defense spending by canceling one Seawolf submarine while trimming Star Wars missile research. House and Senate conflict over $8.3 billion in cuts precedes tentative agreement. House vote shows bipartisan support for the package, with deep defense reductions and targeted program eliminations.
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