Budget deal needed to shield U.S. military from sequestration
South Carolina military leaders warn Congress must strike a fiscal agreement to avert large cuts in 2016. With Oct 1 2015 start of FY2016, sequestration could force up to $50 billion in Pentagon reductions, threatening Moncrief Hospital closure and ongoing operations against ISIS.
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Congress
U.S
South Carolina
Nikki Haley
Washington
D.C
Patty Murray
D-Wash
Paul Ryan
R-Wis
Moncrief Hospital
Fort Jackson
Columbia
Iraq
Syria
ISIS
Pentagon
Robert Gates
Gates
Middle East
Washington, D.C
Letter to the Editor urges voting for pro raise candidates
A reader argues the 2008 crash recovery is nearly complete with unemployment under 6 percent and payroll growth. They claim workers see stagnant wages while profits soar and productivity rises. The writer supports raising the minimum wage from 7.25 to about 10 and urges voters to back candidates who promise higher wages, condemning Republicans.
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Thoughtful insight from Jung on self understanding
A concise reflection attributes irritations with others to self growth, quoting Carl Jung. It frames conflict as a path to personal insight and inner work, noting irritation reveals traits to examine within oneself. The quote emphasizes psychology and self awareness across personal relationships.
Uphill climb for Rosie Berry in District 84 race
Columnist Gary Bunker analyzes District 84 in Aiken County, where Democrat Rosie Berry faces a tough, largely Republican landscape. The piece outlines district demographics, past voting patterns, and the limited path for Democratic recovery, highlighting Berry as a moderate but unlikely challenger.
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Roland Smith
Aiken County
Rosie Berry
Lawana McKenzie
Berry
Rosie
McKenzie
Edgefield County
Savannah River
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Aiken
Misty Lakes
Willow Springs
Pat Buchanan
Bob Dole
Bath
Beech Island
Carolina Springs
Silver Bluff
Chris Corley
Smith
Corley
Tommy Moore
Sen. Moore
Senate
Shane Massey
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