Negotiations Fail on Plan for Sick Nuclear Workers
Congressional talks on a compensation plan for thousands made sick by radiation at weapons plants broke down less than a week after ill workers urged action. Conferees dropped the issue from the Defense Authorization Act amid impasse, with Rep. Ted Strickland decrying the delay and warning lives will be lost as the government fails to keep faith.
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City considers hospitality tax impact amid sales tax vote
In a pre meeting work session Mayor Fred Cavanaugh urged caution while backing the idea of a hospitality tax change. Council weighs shifting from five to six percent on taxed items and notes the resolution is a statement of intention ahead of a possible county tax and city ordinance.
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Mayor salary study prompts calls for higher pay
South Carolina figures show Cavanaugh earning about 87 000 less than the 11 municipality average of 11 986. He urges the pay rise to at least the average while several council members resist raises for themselves. The ordinance, tied to an upcoming council election, could head for first reading Oct 9 with November 2001 election.
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Kaiser study finds parents want more sex ed than students report
Kaiser Family Foundation researchers find 97 percent of parents want birth control and safe sex taught to children and nine in ten want information on contraception. Only 59 percent of students say such topics were covered in class. The report notes gaps and calls for real world discussion, while other surveys show reduced teen sex activity but ongoing STD risk.
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Paving plan faces opposition over easement funds
County committee debates funding for road paving and easement purchases amid opposition from Sassers and Duches. They express concerns about using construction funds for land and legal costs while highlighting state surveys and school input. The panel approves about 1500000 in C Fund projects for emergencies, drainage, and school entrance upgrades, and envelopes 15 roads for final estimates while freezing others. Mae Carroll remains the contact for more information.
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Lottery opponents defend 30 hour rule for freshmen year
Newsome spoke in Columbia at Hodges administration efforts to defend the HOPE scholarship. Geddings, a coalition leader, said the program rewards hard work and not welfare. Wingate, a Lottery 2000 board member, argued the retention rate shows HOPE does not help many students.
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