Cleanup plan to remove 99 percent of Savannah River waste approved
A House Senate conference committee approved language within the Defense Authorization Bill to accelerate cleanup of about 37 million gallons of liquid high level waste in 49 underground tanks at the Savannah River Site. Senator Lindsey Graham added the provision to permit removal of roughly 99 percent of the waste, leaving the final 1 percent in place and covered with concrete and grout.
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Kerry and Bush clash over deficits in St Louis town hall
In a heated rematch debate Sen. Kerry accuses Bush of turning surpluses into deficits with tax cuts for the rich. Bush retorts Kerry would raise middle-class taxes to fund $2.2 trillion in new programs. They spar over Iraq jobs education health care and more.
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ST. Louis
John Kerry
Bush
Kerry
Iraq
Huskie gets leg repaired
Elaine van der Linden of Molly's Militia recalls a difficult case when Missy a true-blood Siberian huskie aged 11 months was found with a hurt leg in Hepzibah Georgia and abandoned by her original owner. The nonprofit helps with costly operations as funds allow.
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Jeremy Schoolfield
Barbie Vance
Elaine van der Linden
Missy
Molly
Van
Mollysmilitia
der Linden
Hephzibah
van der Linden
Volunteers shuttle fans at Mount Vintage during LPGA event
About 40 volunteers operate shuttle vans and golf carts across Mount Vintage Plantation during the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International Championship. The course is large and hilly, making walking tough for spectators and players alike.
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Mount Vintage Plantation
Mount Vintage
Carly Kobasiar
Kobasiar
Jeremy Schoolfield
Joe DePalermo
Butch Boston
Pat Harris
Frances Bell and John Brown Seek District 1 School Board Seat
Frances Bell and John Brown campaign for the District 1 School Board seat focusing on tax increases. Brown, a Wagener resident, argues 15 mill raises since 2003 were needed amid state budget cuts, while Bell criticizes growing board fiscal autonomy despite ongoing tax hikes.
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Frances Bell
John Brown
Aiken County
Brown
Wagener
Bell
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