Tech Transfer Sessions Could Spawn CSRA Jobs
About 80 Georgia and South Carolina firms gathered at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel to learn how technology transfer and joint R D ventures with federal programs can create money and jobs for the Central Savannah River Area. Executives cited high risk tech and interactive video as examples while noting funding gaps hinder development.
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Windsor Fire Debacle Pressure Eases After Truce
Windsor officials and Mayor Frank Mizell agreed to let courts settle disputes over fire department operations and public access to budgets. No elections have been held since 1980 for a three-member commission, with current rules giving firefighters control. Elder Fire Commissioner Gordon Mundy resists change, saying to run as it has for 14 years until a judge orders otherwise.
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Fed raises rates as Wall Street cheers and Congress frets
The Federal Reserve boosted the discount rate by half a percentage point to 3.5 percent and raised the federal funds rate to 4.25 percent. Analysts foresee a two to three month hold while the impact on inflation and the economy remains watched, prompting market optimism and legislative concern.
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Fed Raises Rates Prompting Bank Lending Hikes
Rates climbed as the Federal Reserve lifted two key measures by a half point on Tuesday. The federal funds rate and the discount rate both increased, triggering a rise in banks prime lending rates used for business and consumer loans.
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White House Jitters Over Fed Rate Hikes And Recovery
Washington readers hear the White House tremble as the Fed lifts two key rates amid talk of higher borrowing costs. President Clinton touts job gains, lower inflation, and a shrinking deficit while skeptics warn rising rates could hurt growth and politics. The administration weighs whether higher rates signal a healthy economy or a drag on recovery.
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House Shows Compromise Plan On South Carolina Higher Ed Reform
House leaders unveil a compromise plan to reform South Carolina higher education aimed at breaking a session logjam. The plan, crafted by Rep. Townsend and colleagues, would give public colleges six CHE seats without guaranteed representation for any single institution, differing from the Senate bill’s three-seat allocation.
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Former Governor Defends Military Education Policy
Former Governor James Edwards argues there was never demand for a women’s military school and supports keeping The Citadel all male. He testified during Shannon Faulkner’s bid to join the Citadel corps, saying opening admission would deny many men the opportunity.
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Three Fault Sheriff Faces Funds Feud Over Budget
Aiken County Sheriff Howard Sellers missed two budget meetings with County Administrator Bill Sheppard after a Monday press conference in which he criticized funding. Acting County Council Chairman Ronnie Young noted talks on pay raises, budget balance, and the capital reserve were guided by council directives, while Sellers chose not to fill certain positions and used funds to raise salaries.
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Greater Effort Urged To Get More Aiken Voters To Polls
Marel Andino and Gary Baum of the Election Commission urged business leaders to boost voter registration in Aiken. They cited low registration rates despite good turnout in high profile races and toured the local office to discuss regional outreach efforts.
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