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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2002
Page
10
The House passed a 355.4 billion defense bill with 409 votes for, 14 against, signaling broad support for Pentagon anti terrorism efforts. GOP rebels blocked deferring budget fights beyond the upcoming midterm elections as Iraq loomed and Bush pressed urgency.
The House approved a 3.8 billion three year election reform package by 357 to 48 sending funds to states to upgrade voting systems. The bill, backed by President Bush, moves to the Senate where passage is expected. Separate talks tied to a Sept. 11 commission funding and creation drew criticism from relatives of victims blaming the White House for blocking the panel.
AP reporting lawmakers criticize ImClone officers and directors for not promptly removing former CEO Sam Waksal who allegedly forged a lawyer's signature to obtain loans. Waksal was indicted in August for allegedly telling relatives to dump millions in ImClone stock before negative Erbitux news surfaced.
Washington officials weigh whether to actively urge vaccination or merely offer the smallpox shot as federal planners prepare for a large scale rollout. The issue centers on balancing public health benefit with the risks of the vaccine while considering how to present the choice to the public.
The USDA Rural Development proposes 100 rooms and a 12 000 square foot conference center on 5.09 acres at Whiskey Road and Hunters Glen Road in Aiken South Carolina. Wetlands 0.14 acres will be placed in a protective easement to mitigate impact. Public comments due within 15 days to Carolyn B Smith. Lighthouse Community Bank is a lender participant.
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