Campaign closes in on 2003 goal with volunteer push
Three weeks remain to reach the $2.64 million target as Cooksey and Price rally volunteers. They credit compassionate communities and story sharing for motivating groups to help, while urging continued effort. Contact Rob Novit at movit aikenstandard.com.
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Job cuts become permanent as economy redefines labor market
Factory workers like Judy Peavler face permanent layoffs after VF Corp shuttered the Okemah jeans plant, reflecting a broader shift where 2.7 million lost jobs since 2001 may not return. Economists note firms increasingly cut positions or boost productivity, outsourcing and adopting tech amid uneven recovery.
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Rumsfeld Finds Iraqi Loyalists Surprising in War Aftermath
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told 500 plus at the Reagan Library he was surprised by the Fedayeen Saddam's ability to terrorize and sustain fighting long after major combat. He noted daily coalition patrols but a very low overall combat rate. He cited Iraq improvements like schools hospitals and a central bank as rapid achievements.
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