Young Americans distrust Social Security in Third Millennium poll
A Third Millennium survey shows only 9 percent of 18 to 34 year olds believe they will receive full Social Security benefits, while 46 percent expect UFOs exist. The study calls for serious reform as CBO projects trust funds exhausted by 2029 and lawmakers prepare hearings on long term solvency.
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Diesel Spill At Fulcher's Point Fuels Oriental Harbor Cleanup
Coast Guard crews in Wilmington continue a cleanup of diesel spilling into Oriental Harbor from a pipe connected to above ground fuel tanks at Fulcher's Point Pride Seafood. Officials say more than 1,000 gallons spilled since Thursday, with cleanup costs around $20,000 and potential fines exceeding $30,000. The pipe has been shut down. removal of contaminated soil and tank repairs are planned as crews deploy booms and absorbents.
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Sentencing plan to go into effect Saturday
Critics of a new North Carolina plan to toughen punishments fear lax enforcement will not make anyone feel safer. Betty Benton, whose son was murdered, backs sentencing as long as violent criminals are jailed longer. Supporters say violent and career criminals will stay behind bars longer, allowing nonviolent offenders to be supervised outside prison. Judge Tom Ross calls it truth in sentencing, though some say inmates won’t stay long. Rep. Robert Brawley notes the push to structured sentencing.
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Robert Brawley
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Modest Growth Forecast Guides 1994 Economy
The Associated Press reports 43 forecasters expect U S growth at 2.5 to 2.6 percent in five quarters starting late 1994. GDP rose 3 percent last year and 3.8 percent in Q2, with CPI inflation seen at 2.7 percent this year and 3.3 percent in 1995. Forecasters warn of Fed rate moves, citing a transitional slowdown to 2.3 percent in the quarter ending Friday and ongoing inflation concerns amid housing, business investment, and weak foreign trade.
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Marines Take Control as Cap Haitien Declares Quiet
U S Marines are the only law in Cap Haitien Haiti the citys second largest after a Marine patrol killed ten Haitian gunmen in a clash civilian gunmen or attaches fled or hid away police headquarters abandoned. Hundreds of Haitians gathered amid the deaths and heightened tensions following the firefight with Marines.
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NC soldiers fear uncertainty in Haiti clash
North Carolina troops fearful of being left to face danger alone after a deadly confrontation with armed Haitians near Port-au-Prince. Staff Sgt. James Catigano, 30, says the risk of separation from support worries him as the U S forces unload high tech gear at the international airport.
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