Waste plan stall blocks nuclear waste handling
A Senate debate over a defense bill stalls a plan to reclassify underground tank wastes and grout them for long term storage. Idaho and Washington officials warn a federal judge has ruled such reclassification would breach the 1982 Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
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Aiken supporters rally for capital project funding
Promoters seek at least 500000 from businesses and residents to fund a new center via future sales tax revenue. Scott Hunter, publisher of the Aiken Standard, notes 50000 in pledges and donations toward a three year goal as former Institute students attend the rally. Bertha Hart recalls the school’s past and hopes for the project. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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Abandoned Baltimore Girl Claimed by Family After Search
A 3-year-old girl, abandoned in Baltimore on May 5, has been claimed by two people who say they are her mother and father. State official Christopher McCabe said the case is very complicated and investigators are verifying claims while social workers assess the situation. The girl, who said her name was Courtney and that she was from Brooklyn, has been staying with a foster family. Patricia Henry, identified by a TV station, says the girl’s name is Akasha and she is from Brooklyn in south Baltimore.
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Compromise Reaches South Carolina Tattoo Ban Reform Soon
White, once fined for tattoo protest, welcomed a legislature backed compromise ending the ban. House vote 62 29 and Senate voice tally followed as supporters urged local control limits and health regulation while opponents feared moral objections fading. White plans his first client a lawyer with a Palmetto tree and state flag tattoo.
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Quirky South Carolina laws face the General Assembly
As the session ends, lawmakers review odd statutes including a constitutional amendment on minibottles. South Carolina uniquely requires pouring liquor from 1.7 ounce mini Bottles in bars and restaurants. A belt law proposal to allow pullovers for not wearing a seat belt was defeated.
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