Census figures draw fire from cities and states
Washington AP Updated census counts spark protests from large and small communities across the nation. Mayors and state officials argue preliminary figures understate populations, risking less federal aid and representation. Officials cite coverage gaps and hard to count residents as reasons for discrepancies.
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Soldier’s departure hurts small town’s economy health
With 24th Infantry Division deployed to Saudi Arabia, Hinesville and Liberty County lose business. Curly’s Barber Shop drops weekly haircuts from 400 to 50 60 as rent and overhead bite. Fast food sales fall 50 percent and rentals down 30 percent while plans delay capital purchases. Local officials hope new industry and tourism boost retail, but impact lingers until sales tax data arrive.
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Recruits balance faith and military duty at Robins Air Force Base
Two Moslem Air Force sergeants at Robins grapple with serving near Mecca while honoring five daily prayers and Ramadan. They praise base chaplains and say broader acceptance of Islam helps, even as Middle East events raise concerns about safety and purpose.
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Gulf Glance: Weeklong Gulf Crisis Developments
A week in the Gulf shows United Nations condemning Iraqi raids on Kuwait embeds and warning of sanctions, EC nations expelling Iraqi attaches, possible air blockade, and Iraq forcing assets of sanctioning countries. Iraqi officials order expulsion of American diplomats as evacuees depart Baghdad.
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Dropouts cost Army millions
A Detroit News report says the federal government spent about 2 billion dollars in five years to replace tens of thousands of military reservists who dropped out before completing duty. About 8.7 percent of reserves in the Army and Marine Corps stopped drills last fiscal year, with training costs exceeding 375 million dollars this year and nearly 2 billion over five years.
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