Beasley aides salary study sparks state budget scrutiny
Democratic leaders urge auditors to examine senior aides to Gov Beasley after AP findings show salaries exceed those of predecessors. Senate leader Land says this could force tighter review of the governor's budget and staff pay. Beasley defends higher pay due to cabinet duties.
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Jobless picture shows improvement in Aiken
South Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in March as all major industry divisions showed gains. Aiken County tied with Hampton and Kershaw at 6.1 percent, down from 6.6 percent in February, with about 99,700 statewide unemployed. Nonagricultural employment rose 19,200, led by trade and services, plus gains in government, construction, finance, and manufacturing.
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