Veterans Day Ceremony Emphasizes Remembrance and Flag Respect
Dr Andrew Menger spoke of duty to remember those lost in wars noting World War II veterans saved the world and urging action for missing in action. The event featured veterans groups Post 71 Volture and others, students recited In Flanders Field and Gettysburg Address, and officials praised efforts to honor a homeless veteran and promote the Show Your Flag campaign amid a national amendment push.
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Andrew Menger
Dr. Menger
Department of Defense
Vietnam
Veterans’ Organizations
Post 71
Volture
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71
The
Disabled American Veterans Chapter
Martintown Daughters of the ‘American Revolution
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Vietnam Veterans of America
Traci Pratt
Flanders Field
Rudy Harris
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Townsend
Harris
Veterans Organizations
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
Video gambling bills linger as court ruling looms
In South Carolina, more than 27 video gambling measures remain alive as lawmakers clash over regulation. Sen. Ernie Passailaigue led a three week filibuster against a video betting ban while leaders discuss budget tactics and court rulings. Gambling experts urge stricter laws as states differ on central tracking and payout guarantees.
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Ernie Passailaigue
Charleston
Senate
State Supreme Court
High Court
House
Bobby Harrell
Rcharleston
Ways and Means
Henry Brown
Brown
Ranahan
John Drummond
Billy Bean
Heath Springs
Drummond
Harrell
South Carolina
Montana
William Thompson
University of Nevada
Budget committee advances tweaks to state funding rules
Conferees back changes including 500 dollar monthly expense for judges and solicitors and refusing to push the Employment Security Commission to aid video gambling workers if the industry is banned. House telecommute proposal dies. Abortion funding prohibition remains. Drummond notes 9:30 a.m. meeting as budget bill awaits House and Senate approval and possible gubernatorial veto. Read the Aiken Standard.
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State Employment Security Commission
House
Senate
John Drummond
D-Ninety Six
David Beasley
Dedication recalled by Senator at Memorial Day ceremony
Senator Greg Ryberg told Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5877 that dedication and patriotism drive the nation, recalling family ties to service as an ash tree was planted. He highlighted role models who served and honored those who died in wars, noting his brother-in-law and his Marine captain relative. A luncheon followed at the post home.
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Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Friends
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rybere
Ryberg
Post
Betty
Eric
Vietnam
Marine Corps
Yberg
Lottery gains and future risks for Georgia HOPE funds
Georgia and Alabama officials discuss the HOPE scholarship impact of lottery growth. Georgia revenue rose from 1.12 billion in 1994 to 1.72 billion in 1997, with a rebound after July–November. Lawmakers seek a constitutional amendment to ensure funds first serve HOPE, prekindergarten, and reserves before tech and construction.
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Auburn
Jim Golson
Rebecca Paul
Georgia Lottery Corp
Alabama
Georgia
Georia
Henry Thomassen
Ms. Paul
Roy Barnes
Mableson
Lewis Massey
Barnes
Massey
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