South Carolina lawmakers vow to tighten eminent domain rules
Gov Mark Sanford and legislators pledged to strengthen private property protections after the Kelo decision. They aim to limit authorities able to use eminent domain and refine public use and blight area definitions with support from House Speaker Harrell, Judiciary Chairman Harrison, and Senate leaders McConnell and Peeler.
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Mark Sanford
South Carolina
U.S
Sanford
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
House
Jim Harrison
Senate
Glenn McConnell
Harvey Peeler
Gaffney
Harrison
Jail deficient in security before inmate death in Lancaster
Lancaster County Detention Center failed to provide adequate staffing and space, with 20 officers for a crowded jail where inmates slept on floor mattresses. Sheriff Cauthen announced details of Maury Cunningham's death after a May review noted staffing shortfalls and security lapses. The incident began when Cunningham attacked officers with a sharpened pencil after gaining access to his cell.
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State Department of Corrections
Lancaster County
Corrections Department
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Maury Cunningham
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Cunningham
Medical University of South Carolina
Rosen sues BMW over automotive research park scheme
Florida developer Cliff Rosen accuses BMW Manufacturing of conspiring with Clemson University and state officials to derail his plan for an automotive research and education center in Greenville. He seeks at least 99 million dollars in damages, alleging loss of land rights and development fees.
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Florida
BMW Manufacturing Co
Clemson University
U.S
Cliff Rosen
BMW
Rosen
Clemson
Craig Arnold
Bobby Hitt
Carl Flesher
Bunny Richardson
Clemson University’ International Center For Automotive Research
DOE unlikely to meet Hanford cleanup savings pledge
A Government Accountability Office report says the Department of Energy is unlikely to meet its $50 billion target in nationwide nuclear site cleanup savings, with Hanford in Washington seen as the major source of potential cost reductions. Progress slowed on three of the most challenging projects.
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Hanford
Richland
Wash
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington
Government Accountability Office
Energy Department
Environment
Idaho
South Carolina
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