South Carolina flag debate nears end after long Senate talks
After nearly 20 hours of budget discussion, senators push to accept House changes on removing the Confederate flag from the capitol dome. Key figures include Sen. Ryberg, Sen. Darrell Jackson and House leaders amid NAACP opposition and varied pro and anti flag groups. The bill could head to a conference or pass as is before adjournment.
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Mississippi
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Columbia
South Carolina Heritage Coalition
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Cheta.net
Senate Debate Over Tobacco Funds Shapes Health Care Plan
Senators clashed over how to spend tobacco settlement money with Sen. Scott Richardson pressing for car tax relief as debates stretched five hours. The body eventually earmarked about 120 million for health care, including 25 million to farmers and 20 million for infrastructure, amid partisan tension and name calling.
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Hilton Head Island
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Summerville
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Branton
Local Defense Bill Promises Funds for SRS and Aiken Works
The Defense Authorization Bill directs 15.1 million in fiscal 2001 to the SRS for fissile material disposition and pit disassembly planning. It funds 145 million to upgrade Marine Corps recovery vehicles with components made in Aiken and 189 million for Army Reserve armaments also featuring Aiken components. United Defense in Aiken builds parts for Bradley vehicles and other military equipment.
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Aiken
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Youth Volunteers Clean, Salvage Food for Community
A group of youth volunteers sort through dented or dated items to salvage usable food. They help with cleaning and other tasks since the site operates with limited staff. The volunteers praise each other and enjoy the positive impact of their work.
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Parkinson group to meet in May in Aiken
Dr. Kapal Sethi a neurologist at the Medical College of Georgia will speak at the May gathering of the Aiken area Parkinson Disease Support Group. The meeting is set for May 16 at 7 PM at the Aiken Area Council on Aging 159 Morgan St Aiken. For more information call 648-5447.
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Medical College of Georgia
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