Deficit plan could slow economy with near term pain
Republicans push a historic deficit cutting plan promising long term gains for productivity and wages. Economists warn short term pain, including possible recession, from sharp cuts in government spending, while lawmakers frame the move as aiding future prosperity and savings.
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St. Louis
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John Ich
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Washington
Fights close city recreation center in Havelock
Havelock officials shut the Webb Boulevard recreation center at 5 p.m. Friday after repeated fights and disruptions. City Manager Joe Huffman and Recreation Director Chuck Barnard cited teen and young adult disturbances, calls to Public Safety, and an arson fire as factors. Security lighting was added, and the city will halt most programs while keeping summer youth activities and adult aerobics. The center remains available for special events. officials hope to revive it by removing the basketball court.
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Joe Huffman
Chuck Barnard
Public Safety
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Recreation Center
Billy Bloomfield
Mike Campbell
Marines Train in Harrier Simulators at Cherry Point
At Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station a 23 000 square foot Harrier Simulator Complex opened in 1985 allowing AV-8B pilots to train without leaving ground. Three 40 foot high simulators with a multi system computer network recreate missions for pilots to hone flight and procedures. Major Pete Gutman notes the risk is real but learning occurs here.
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Cherry Point
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Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station
Pete Gutman
Ence
Gene Riggs
Riggs
Medicaid Changes for the South in Block Grant Plan
The South, the nation’s poorest and fastest growing region, would face drastic Medicaid cuts under proposed block grants. A Kaiser study estimates 1.6 to 2.4 million Southern beneficiaries could lose coverage over seven years as federal caps bite. State officials urge flexible, equitable funding and local control to mitigate impacts.
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Alabama
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