Reaganomics Hits Aiken County And North Augusta
The 1982 federal budget cuts end grants for Aiken and North Augusta, forcing local officials to consider tax hikes or revenue bonds. Losses include EDA funds for the Aiken Verenes Industrial Park, Coastal Plains, 701 HUD funds, Heritage Conservation, CETA and LEAA programs, with warnings of possible impacts on Riverview Park and city planning.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Muhammad Ali
Michael D. Strickland
Economic Development Administration
Strickland
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Heritage
Servation Recreation Service
Virginia Acres Park
City of
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
North Augusta
North
Martin
Riverview Park
Reagan May Veto To Hold Spending
President Reagan threatened to veto money bills to enforce budget cuts but faced skepticism from allies about achieving all targets. House Republican leader Michel doubted Congress would approve the full 16 billion dollars in cuts and tax increases for 1982, while Reagan defended the safety net for dependents and signaling vetoes only after bills reach his desk.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
House
Robert H. Michel
Illinois
Michel
Jaycee Fair Exhibits Schedule At Aiken County Fair
The 13th annual Aiken Jaycee County Fair opens Tuesday with a petting zoo animal circus a double Ferris wheel and a roller coaster. Deggeller Attractions join community exhibits and a horticulture show with $20 prizes for community winners and $15 for horticulture winners. Deadline entries Oct 4 noon to 3 pm. horticulture entries due Oct 5 3 to 5 pm. Pick up Oct 11. Judging Monday.
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Aiken
Legislature Closes After 82 Month Term
In Columbia AP report, the 1983 104th General Assembly adjourns sine die after 130 Senate days and 123 House days. Leaders note unresolved reapportionment tax restraint and insurance reform. A conference committee seeks a January report on congressional redistricting.
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Columbia
Senate
House of Representatives
Marion Gressette
House
Ramon Schwartz
Dick Riley
Gressette
Schwartz
General Assembly
Nancy Stevenson
D-Sumter
Unemployment Up to 7.5 Percent in September
The Labor Department reports September unemployment at 7.5 percent, about 8 million out of work, with whites at 6.5 percent and blacks at 15.1 percent. Part time work hits 4.5 million as full time jobs fall to 98.3 million. discouraged workers rise by 1.1 million in Q3.
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Washington
Labor Department
Jack Breggar
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Office of Management and Budget
James Jones
Okia
Phil Gramm
Texas
Tobias Gadson
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