Lawmakers vie for pay increase
The House approved a 2.2 percent pay raise for Congress elevating annual salary from 154700 to about 158000 next year. The move follows automatic cost of living adjustments and boosts lawmakers amid broader federal raises. Rep. Jim Matheson opposed the increase noting wartime and economic concerns.
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Folk dancers bring international flavor to USC Aiken
The Aiken International Club hosted the Augusta International Folk Dance Club and many international students for a new 2003 2004 meeting series. USDA Professor Christine Wermar will discuss Peace Corps Chad experiences October 2.
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Reclaiming America honors local heroes in Aiken County
Aiken County resident Beth Huff Johnson organized Reclaiming America a tribute to law enforcement military and emergency personnel. The event at Midland Valley High School Saturday at 5 30 p m features Doug MacMillan founder of the Todd M Beamer Foundation as guest speaker and admission is free.
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Timmerman family links to President Bush during Crawford visit
Carole Timmerman and her husband Bill visited Crawford Texas last month to see their daughter Pam Johnston who bought a ranch next to President Bush. While waiting for grandson Kody 13 to finish football practice they met journalists and were invited to meet the president at a cafe where cheeseburgers were discussed.
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Fraudulent Internet coupons hit Aiken grocers nationwide
Georgia Food Industry Association and Kroger officials report a nationwide fraud scandal using computer generated coupons with real looking bar codes. Stores have absorbed losses up to ten dollars per coupon as photocopied or Internet offers were temporarily rejected to curb the theft.
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Kathy Kuzava
Georgia Food Industry Association
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