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Clear Skies on July 4? Blame the Economy

ABCNews -- John Gross says he doesn't know anyone who doesn't like seeing a hometown fireworks show. But in South Orange, N.J., where Gross is the village manager, fireworks aren't on the schedule this week. "The economics of the 2008 budget require difficult decisions to be made," Gross said. For South Orange, he said, that meant cancelling the town's Independence Day fireworks display. South Orange isn't alone. Skies across the United States will be a little quieter this Independence Day, as the ailing economy and tight budgets force some communities to cancel their fireworks shows. Gross explained that South Orange will save $30,000 by not having its show, which, in the past, has drawn as many as 5,000 people. "That $30,000 will be $30,000 we...
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8.29.08 - Updated 12:23am ET
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