Panel rejects health program in bid to dodge federal suit
The South Carolina Budget and Control Board chose to risk a federal lawsuit rather than approve health maintenance insurance. Dr. Jack Mullins said federal officials warned they would sue if the state did not offer the optional plan and grant access to providers. The board said the concept pressures employees toward specific doctors and bypasses personal physicians.
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State Budget and Control Board
Jack S. Mullins
US Justice Department
Mullins
Piedmont Health Care Corp
Greenville
Julian LeaMond
Charleston
House
Ways and Means
James B Edwards
Piedmont Health Care
Appalachian Regional Commission
David S. Harter
State Energy Management Office
State's economy shows improvement in February report
The University of South Carolina USC Bureau of Business and Economic Research says February saw broad economic gains. Employment up with most indicators rising, initial unemployment claims down, and unemployment benefits paid lower. Nonfarm job openings and placements rose while the total unemployment rate edged down to 4.4 percent.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
South Carolina
USC Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Inquests Planned Into Deaths Of Eight In Florence
South Carolina officials announce an inquest week of April 2 into deaths of eight people found near Prospect in Florence County. Victims include John Henry Knight and Dennis Bellamy among others. three suspects are charged with murder. Proceedings depend on State Law Enforcement findings.
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Florence
South Carolina
Twelfth District
T Kenneth Summerford
William T. Billy” Eaddy
Prospect
Florence County
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Independent Life advocates total life protection growth
The ad features a father speaking about safeguarding his family with Independent Life insurance. It touts a surge in life insurance in force and notes the company moving to a new Jacksonville headquarters while urging others to consider similar protection for their families.
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Independent Life
Lifes
Jacksonville
House Upset With Senate Money Request
In Columbia AP reports the House stalled on a $9 000 supplemental funding bill for state agencies amid Senate arguments over needs to pay three extra workers for this year. Rep McLeod questioned the Senate’s necessity while Powell urged restraint noting Senate payrolls and court battles over reapportionment and judicial reform. The House adjourned without action.
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South Carolina
Senate
House
William J. McLeod
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McLeod
General Assembly
David W. Keller
Flarence
Kel
Franks as Dinner Staple Surpasses Other Meals Study
A study by Union Carbide Films Packaging Division finds skinless franks are most consumed at dinner, more than any other meal, challenging assumptions about meal patterns and meat choices.
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Union Carbide/ Films Packaging Division
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