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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2000
Page
1
Washington reports a 0.3 percent April drop in the Producer Price Index driven by a 4.1 percent fall in energy costs. Core wholesale inflation rose 0.1 percent, while energy and food swings offset each other. The Fed has raised rates five times this year and analysts anticipate another hike, possibly half a point.
The Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross celebrates three years of youth service with 28 teens logging about 2,800 hours. Volunteers, led by Janice Moore, assist Cumbee Center to Aid Abused Persons ACTS Caring Clinic and local nursing homes while supporting Hurricane Floyd evacuees. Notable members include Stacie DesRocher Michelle Kvartek Casey Kvartek Ashley Perry Mike Laughlin and SAHS junior Katie Nashatker who say the program boosts community unity and college applications.
Rep Lindsey Graham said House members led by Rep Floyd Spence will hold hearings on compensation for nuclear workers with job related medical conditions. The Armed Services Committee approved the Defense Authorization Act 56 to 1, funding over 70 million dollars for Savannah River Site projects including tritium production design. Department of Energy contract workers have long complained of radiation exposure and toxic substances at nuclear plants. Spence is joined by Reps Duncan Hunter Mac Thornberry and Jim Gibbons in supporting the effort.
A hearing pledge on nuclear and medical topics accompanies a defense bill. SRS projects gain a net $40 million above the administration request for cleanup programs at the nuclear facility. Allocation includes $16 million for the 94-1 cleanup program and $24 million for infrastructure, with $8 million for replacing the Defense Waste Processing Facility computer control system. The panel also earmarks $8 million for the MOX mission and adds $25 million to advance design work.
Legislative leaders say the Confederate flag dispute nears closure amid a final compromise. The SC House 62 to 48 approves relocating the flag from the dome and placing a similar flag at the Confederate monument, while NAACP calls the site still too prominent and notes continued boycott. James Gallman says partial victory, Sen. Greg Ryberg expects Senate action soon.
James Gallman NAACP president says the House and Senate move to place the Confederate flag in front of the capitol is an insult and will not lift the boycott on state parism. He vows continued negotiations with the governor as the battle continues with renewed resolve.
The South Carolina Senate approved its 5.8 billion budget after an overnight session, with amendments on boat landings and storm water runoff. The bill goes to the House for its version, then potentially to a conference committee. Key issues include taxes, education funding, and senior tax relief.
May obituary notices list Thomas B Hallman Jr of Aiken and Lucille Vantine Stumpf of Aiken among others. Funeral homes Dunbar Shellhouse Bland G L Brighthorp and Sons Mortuary are named in the service notices.
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