Obama gains delegates as Clinton suffers set back in Puerto Rico
Obama wins 16 delegates in Puerto Rico raising his total near the nomination threshold while Clinton remains 48 short of clinching. Michigan and Florida results remain disputed with Michigan voters not appearing on the ballot and Florida campaigning sparse. The party rules panel seats Michigan and Florida delegates at half value, narrowing the gap but not resolving the race. In Mitch ell South Carolina Obama praises Clinton as a strong public servant. Puerto Rico totals show Clinton 68 percent and Obama 32 percent with 93 percent precincts reporting.
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County Officials See State Immigration Action Impact
County leaders praise new state immigration bill while questioning preemption. Councilman Scott Singer says action shows frontline stance. Councilman Gary Bunker notes local ordinance may still serve, but state rules could be stronger and prevail if signed.
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South Carolina Illegal Immigration Bill Highlights
The bill would require all businesses to verify new hires are legally in the U S with civil fines up to 1000 per worker and potential shutdowns for knowingly hiring illegals It would make falsifying documents a felony up to five years and require use of E Verify with driving license checks Some exceptions exist for emergency medical care charities and public colleges would bar illegals from aid and charge out of state tuition Fired workers could sue if replaced by illegals within 60 days Large employers must begin compliance in 2008 2009 and 2010 by size
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Bears on the Move in South Carolina Populations Rise
The DNR notes bear numbers have grown over 10 to 15 years leading to more encounters with people. Most injuries stem from feeding bears or access to human food. residents should secure trash and pet food and avoid provoking bears. Contact Mike Gellatly at mgellatly aikenstandard com for details.
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