Graham Opposes Medicare Drug Benefit Amid Reform Critique
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina voted against a Senate bill to add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare, arguing reform of the system was not addressed. The measure passed 54 to 44 and awaits President Bush's signature. Graham compared the plan to New Coke and cited a $400 billion cost over time.
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South Carolina
U.S. Senate
Sen
Lindsey
Graham
R-S.c
George Bush
From scrap to finish man crafts hand made furniture
Hugh Boggs maintains a tidy Jasper Street workshop where scrap wood becomes prized pieces. He builds in a clean Mission style and favors a spindle settle of red oak with about 200 spindles, each taking roughly 20 steps, finished with his shellac blend.
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Hugh Boggs
Jasper Street
Boggs
Aiken Students Lead State on First PACT Tests
Aiken County School District pupils in grades 3-8 scored above the state average on the inaugural Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test in science and social studies. Across most categories, third grade social studies aside, Aiken students averaged about five percentage points higher in those scoring basic or above. A basic grade indicates meeting minimum state expectations.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Children's Place Risks Closure Over State System Glitch
The Aiken based Children’s Place faces possible indefinite shutdown next month as the S C Department of Health and Human Services cannot process Medicaid claims since Oct 16. Peggy Ford says the delay jeopardizes payroll and up to 100 children may be affected. The program relies on a 70,000 loan and a United Way bid to cover Dec 11 payroll.
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Children’s Place
S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Peggy Ford
Children
Ford
Bank of America
United Way
Aiken County
Health and Human Services
HIPAA
Preparation key to Thanksgiving behind bars
Mimi Henderson and staff at Doris C Gravat Detention Center plan a large Thanksgiving meal for about 350 inmates with 14 turkeys, pre cooked items, and early prep starting 4 a.m. on Thanksgiving day to ensure timely service. The goal is to lift spirits during the holiday season and maintain budget by ordering seasonal items since July.
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Mimi Henderson
Henderson
Adele Porter
Food Service
Doris C. Gravat Detention Center
Detention Center
John Rowley
Aiken High student arrested in bomb threat case
Aiken High School student, 16, was arrested and charged Tuesday with conveying false information about an attempted explosive device. The threat disrupted classes for about 1,700 students for over four hours and is the third arrest in a week linked to Rutland Drive threats. The case remains under investigation with charges pending.
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Aiken High School
Aiken County
Aiken Public Safety
Charles Barranco
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Public Safety
Wackenhut Services
SAS
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J.C. Lexow
PACT
Philip Lord
Calvin Edwards
Aiken High
Patrick Harris
Monetta
Eugene Newsome
Graniteville
William C. Kent
Jackson
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