Editorial calls property bill a taxpayer burden and risk
The piece criticizes House Bill 3591 and Senate S686, arguing the inordinate burden concept defies established takings law. It warns of costly appraisals and possible tax hikes, noting lobbying by Tourism Council and Farm Bureau and questioning government land swaps and compensation methods.
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House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
South Carolina
Charleston
Tourism Council
S.C. Farm Bureau
Florida
South Carolina Video Poker Law Fight and Call for Court Ruling
South Carolina Attorney General argues video poker is a lottery under state constitution and urged enforcement while seeking a federal court ruling. He notes past bingo amendment and warned of crime links, urging a definitive court decision to restore legal integrity.
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South Carolina
S.C. Supreme Court
Dan McLeod
Travis Medlock
Robert Stewart
Richland County
Joe Anderson
High Court
Video poker debate prompts readers to vote on gambling stance
Lisa Willing of Aiken argues for personal choice and warns against government overreach over video poker. She questions hypocrisy of opponents and notes small businesses rely on gaming income. cites local store owners, football pools, and lottery activity as context for her stance. Readers are invited to send brief letters with signature and contact info.
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Carl Langley
Ment
Augusta
Langley
Clinton faces explosive new scandal and impeachment chatter
Bill Thompson notes bipartisan alarm as allegations of an affair, perjury and tape evidence surge around President Clinton. Whitewater probe chief Kenneth Starr and media outlets investigate, while press scrutiny intensifies amid a climate of heightened public and media attention.
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Bill Clinton
Mount Rushmore
Clinton
America
United States
NBC
Katie Couric
White House
Whitewater
Kenneth Starr
Mike McCurry
Tim
Couric
Tim Russert
Katie
Russert
Brian Williams
MSNBC
Gennifer Flowers
Slick Willie
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Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen
Priest
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Constitution
General Assembly
Attorney General
Padd
Uns
Pal
Hon
Condon
Aiken
Aiken Standard
S.C
Bill Thompson
Knight-Ridder Service
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Starr
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