Lawmakers Okay Budget Differ On Gas Tax Bill
South Carolina lawmakers reach agreement on a $648 million state appropriations bill but dispute a one cent gas tax hike. Conference committee handles the tax measure while auditors report about $5 million more in revenue atop $24 million in surplus funds.
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South Carolina General Assembly
Pat Smith
Tax Commission
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Carroll Campbell
Greenville
State windfall tax talk dominates House actions
South Carolina lawmakers debate using a $24 million windfall from windfall taxes for reserves rather than recurring expenses. The House sent a one cent gas tax increase to conference committee while rejecting county allocations and cutting an oil jobber rebate. A judicial reform measure cleared second reading pending governor signation for November ballot.
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General Assembly
McGovern rises from obscurity to Democratic n omination at convention
George McGovern's path from relative anonymity to the Democratic presidential nomination is described as a blend of hard work, an organized field operation, and a bold liberal strategy. His campaign built local networks, recruited volunteers, and pressed on primaries to overtake Muskie and Humphrey, redefining party structure and delegate selection. He argued for a reordering of priorities, tax reform, and using defense savings to fund domestic jobs while challenging establishment politics.
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Iowa
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California
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Democratic Party
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Wisconsin
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