Chicago holds bioterrorism drill across region
Emergency officials ran mock catastrophes in Illinois as part of a national, weeklong bioterrorism exercise led by Homeland Security. A planned midday reveal looked at terrorism causing a building collapse with 26 trapped and a chemical release endangering 20, followed by a mock Midway Airport plane crash. The drill cost about 16 million dollars and tested statewide emergency plans with more than 700 fire departments involved.
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Budget stalemate delays tax boost plans in Senate
The Senate debates the budget with hours of closed sessions as Democrats and Republicans push for a second reading while resisting tax hikes. Sen Scott Richardson sought higher cigarette and sales taxes but Senate rules blocked it. Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell criticized House private-interest provisions. SLED seeks a $25 court surcharge to fund staffing after funding cuts. Leatherman signals possible restoration next week.
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Budget clash over tax hike stalls South Carolina Senate
Moore attacks stalled 5.1 billion budget arguing tax increases would fund education and mental health while warning current funding could lead to unsafe prisons and costly Medicare care. He urges revenue neutral plans and says he has tried to improve the budget despite failure to raise funds.
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