State lawmakers clash over landfill limits and recycling bill
Representatives Keesley Huff Sharpe Rudnick and others argue over new solid waste rules amid landfill space shortage. Critics cite rapid bill pace and potential costs to counties while proponents push for statewide recycling and delayed action on the budget.
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William Paul
Billy) Keesley
DeEdgefield
Keesley
Environmental Protection Agency
Legislatio Hult
ReNorthesi
Huff
House
Charles Ray Sharpe
R-Wagener
Sharpe
Gifford Hill Concrete Company
Harleyville
Gifford Hill
South Carolina
Irene K. Rudnick
D-Aiken
Aiken County
Rudnick
Moslem Militants Fire In Air at Clergyman Memorial
In Srinagar India militants fired automatic weapons in the air as 300000 mourners attended the memorial for Kashmir's top Islamic leader. The conservative Hindu newspaper reported elements of three divisions moved from India's east to Punjab and Jammu-Kashmir.
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Srinagar
India
Kashmir
Hindu
Punjab
Janmu-Kashmir
Gorbachev Visit Sparks US Russia Summit Hopes
Washington awaits springtime talks as treaties and lesser agreements on arms control and trade loom. Gorbachev’s motorcade and Soviet flags near the White House contrast with Yeltsin’s push for swift sovereignty as Germany’s unification stirs debate.
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Gorbachev
Republic of
Lithuania
Germany
Washington
Deere Henken
White House
Lafayette Square
Boris N. Yeltsin
Soviet Union
Andrews Air Force Base
Canada
United States
East Germany
West Germany
Holderman Quits as USC Seeks New President
Former USC president Holderman announced his resignation at his home on the campus grounds, ending a tenure marked by intense scrutiny over lavish spending on travel and luxury services. Trustees and lawmakers criticized the spending as he weighed his future after stepping down.
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Holderman
USC
Columbia
Carolyn
Chris Simpson
Holder
Washington
Aiken Officials Praise Holderman Resignation Fallout
Dr. Alexander commented on the impact of Holderman’s resignation, noting early uncertainty but praising his role in building the University of South Carolina system. Senator Moore lamented the firing, calling it a bad rap and praising Holderman’s productivity and example.
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Alexander
Holderman
University of South Carolinna
Tom Moore
D-Clearwater
Moore
Dr. Holderman
USC trustee Holderman faces expense guidelines after donor- wooing costs
Holderman defends $22.5 million fundraising effort while critics cite lavish travel expenses and costly donor gifts. In response the USC board imposed spending controls requiring prior approval for exceptional costs.
Compromise Reaches Early Retirement Plan in State System
A deal allows ESS workers to retire early after 30 years or at age 60 with cost of living increases until then and employer health insurance until retirement. The agreement, supported by Rep. Bob McLellan, covers teachers cafeteria workers custodians and state local employees and aims to avoid extra employee contributions. Rogers notes it mainly helps late career entrants and mid career teachers, not most early retirees.
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ESS
Bob McLellan
D-Seneca
Ways and Means Committe
Purvis Collins
State Retirement Systems
Tim Rogers
D-Columbia
Rogers
County EMS funding and ambulance remount approved
The committee agreed to allocations totaling 15443 dollars to five rescue squads for EMS support for the remainder of the fiscal year. An additional 5000 dollars from the contingency fund was approved for maintenance at the county detention center. A low bid of 32652 dollars from Southern Ambulance of La Grange, Georgia was accepted for remount of an EMS rescue truck.
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Contingency Fund
Southern Ambulance
la Grange
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Holden Smith
Anderson
Holden
Simon E
Din “Sy Bay
Fezs
Caurens
Nationwide Insurance
Aiken
Sive
Board of Trustees
Whiskey Rd
KEY Chemicals
Pine Log Road
South Aiken Business Park
Cold Creek
Dale
Cold Creek Nurseries
Hitchcock Parkway
S.C
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