Rethink minimum wage after overtime proposal
The piece argues that new overtime rules proposed by President Obama could widen eligibility for time and a half pay and influence minimum wage debates. It notes employers may cut hours to save costs, and discusses existing state moves to $15, inflation, and the need for cautious, economy‑healthy steps rather than abrupt hikes.
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Washington
South Carolina
Pew Research Center
Energy shift in South Carolina faces EPA rule clash
The piece argues rising seas threaten coastal SC residents and that EPA power plant rules clash with Congress. It notes Supreme Court scrutiny, cites Sen. Graham, and discusses nuclear plans at V C Summer, consumer costs, and a growing solar power sector as SC leans toward cleaner energy while sea level risks persist.
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Barack Obama
Charleston
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Lindsey Graham
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Supreme Court
South Carolina
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Duke Energy
Santee Cooper
Sce&g
Palmetto
Educational adventure through children's literature
Bridget Coleman of USC Aiken presents a plan to engage children with an edu cational adventure using a children's book. Readers pick a setting find it on a map or globe then plan a trip or virtual tour, researching weather economy culture and history while linking math science and arts to real life.
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Peru
Cindy Neuschwander
South America
Matt
BiBi
Veteran letter endorses Bernie Sanders for president
A TalkBack letter criticizes money as speech and corporatocracy while urging veterans and citizens to vote for US Sen. Bernie Sanders. The writer highlights his anti corporate funding stance, past contributions, and March VFW Congressional Award as reasons to support his campaign.
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VFW
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