Du Pont to Cut 475 Camden Nylon Jobs in June
Du Pont will lay off about 475 workers at its Camden nylon plant in June as part of a global four percent workforce reduction totaling around 1,000 jobs. The Camden plant, built in 1950, employs just under 1,500, with hardest hits in polyester and nylon divisions as demand falls due to lifestyle changes. Community leaders warn of negative impacts on the county economy where unemployment stood at 5 percent in February.
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Campaign finance bill faces long road ahead
Senate backed bill 59 to 41 banning loosely regulated soft money. House Republicans oppose the measure and worry it delays Bush agenda. A conference could stall other bills and spark court challenges over campaign limits and last minute political ads. Bush tentative to sign if improved, but opponents raise First Amendment concerns.
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Sanford reels in funds for S C governor bid
Former US Rep Mark Sanford reports 207,800 in contributions after announcing a gubernatorial run. He notes an additional 550,000 in a federal account and faces transfer rules requiring donor authorization. State ethics officials warn limits apply and transfers are uncommon since 1992. Sanford aims to convert funds with donor permission, despite no rush. Charley Condon trails in fundraising.
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Redistricting Work Begins in the South Carolina Legislature
Lawmakers in Columbia start redrawing electoral maps with both chambers under Republican control. A key focus is the oddly drawn 6th congressional district represented by Democrat Jim Clyburn, whose 600,226 residents fall about 68,443 short of the ideal 668,669. Senate hearings begin in Florence with additional sessions set in Columbia Greenville Charleston Rock Hill and Aiken through mid April.
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