Wireless phone laws across states face mixed support
The article reviews 2002 legislative updates on hands free and holding cell phone use while driving, noting proposals died in committee in some areas and shields from other states. It cites AAA Carolinas and CTIA figures, with Crosby urging bans on holding a phone while driving and emphasizing safety benefits of wireless use during emergencies.
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New York
AAA
Carolinas
Tom Crosby
South Carolina
Toronto
Crosby
New Jersey
Arizona
Illinois
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Floridda
California
Florida
Tom Wheeler
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Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
CTIA
United States
Karen Daily
Kdally
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Defense onmea and nonproliferation funding amid budget debate
The discussion covers national security concerns and global nonproliferation efforts. A budget line allocates 1.03 billion dollars to nuclear nonproliferation programs with Russia. An amendment by Graham proposes enhanced health care benefits for National Guard and Reserve members.
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Senate
Graham
Legislation Expands TRI CARE for Guard and Reserve
An amendment funds full TRI CARE enrollment for Guard and Reserve members opting full time coverage. It also reimburses private insurance costs for reservists who keep private plans while serving. The bill includes a 4.1 percent military pay raise, higher housing allowances, and billions for DoD and DoE counterterrorism and missile defense programs.
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Department of Energy
Php Lord
Minister Held On Rape and Sex Abuse Charges
Judge statements note outstanding warrants for McCoy who faces second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor a felony and up to 20 years in prison. Lewd act upon a minor is also a felony with possible 15 year term. Bond set at 20000. He owned McCoy Ministries and moved to Bath last year. Clemson firm Olson Smith Jordan Cox represents him. Sheriff asks anyone with information about other victims to call 803 642 1790.
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Hunt
Oconee County Detention Center
McCoy Ministries
Bath
Clemson
Olson, Smith Jordan and
Cox
Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division
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