Bush pushes drug war cost amid partisan fights
President Bush seeks a $2.2 billion expansion of the drug war, with $716 million already in the budget. He argues money alone won’t solve the problem while Democrats demand tax-funded funding and offsetting cuts to other programs. The dispute centers on pace, scope, and how to pay.
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U.S
Drug Debate Frames Budget Strain and Tax Talks
President Bush’s drug plan faces cost questions as Democrats propose increased spending and higher taxes. Biden argues for stronger drug war measures without a clear price tag while lawmakers weigh funding and potential tax hikes amid budget pressures and S&L bailout concerns.
Guilty Pleas in $100 Million Hilton Head Cocaine Bust
Three Hilton Head Island residents pled guilty in a plea deal tied to a $100 million seizure of 1,100 pounds of cocaine the largest in state history. They face long sentences, up to life, with cooperation to aid the probe.
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Kathy Gerald
U.S
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FBI
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Ridgeland
Richard E. Johnson
Hilton Head
Libertarian Critiques Bush Drug Plan Emphasizes Treatment
South Carolina leaders react to the Bush anti drug package with mixed views. ACLU director Steve Bates says the plan overemphasizes law enforcement, preferring treatment centers, counselors, and addressing social conditions. Governor Carroll Campbell supports stigma against casual users while other lawmakers urge caution and highlight Congress already funds more than the president proposes.
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Bush
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