Soft money in politics fuels debate at FEC split
The Federal Election Commission divided on how non party groups under section 527 may spend in presidential and congressional races. Democrats backed funding soft money groups with support from George Soros while Bush and Kerry sparred over ads by Swift Boat Veterans and other independent committees.
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SCE&G settles suit with attorney general spokesman
SCE&G settles lawsuit with AG spokesman Robin Montgomery. Company urges customers to review bills for possible franchise fee errors and contact 1 866 840 3482. AP contributed. contact Jeremy Schoolfield at jschoolfield aikenstandard.com.
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Break-in ring halted. three arrested in area thefts
Public Safety reports three arrests in a string of break ins with more charges possible and another receiver of stolen property under investigation. Residents are urged to lock cars and hide valuables after unlocked vehicles were targeted in Rapids River Club Knollwood and Summit areas including Greeneway lots. Detective Thornton urges reporting any unreported incidents.
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Abu Ghraib report faults top leaders for failures
A four person commission led by James R. Schlesinger said abuses at Abu Ghraib stem from systemic failures and senior officials including Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, while soldiers on the ground acted within no approved orders. The panel called it chaos with institutional and personal responsibility at higher levels.
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