Editorial on Alabama capitol fisticuffs and SC budget talks
A letter comments on a 2007 Alabama Senate fight between Charles Bishop and Loeff Barton, condemning violence as a poor method for solving issues. It urges South Carolina legislators to focus on completing a budget during the upcoming session, putting public service first despite pride.
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Alabama
Sen
Charles Bishop
Lowef Barton
Bishop
Barron
Sen. Bishop
Sen. Barron
South Carolina
State House
General Assembly
Donovan backs off NBA move after Florida success
Editor pondered Billy Donovan two time Florida champion coach who agreed to a 27.5 million five year deal with the Orlando Magic then recanted claiming to stay in college. The note compared him to Cremins and questioned decision making.
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Billy Donovan
Robby Cremins
Donovan
University of Florida
Orlando Magic
Florida
Gators
NBA
Orlando
Cremins
Georgian Tech
South Carolina
Atlanta
Column Senate Must Step Up On Key Legislative Issues
A South Carolina legislative column argues the House adjourned sine die without passing major reforms. It cites stalled budget talks with the Senate over DOT reform tax relief and Workers’ Compensation, urging a last three day session to reach compromise and avoid a stagnant year.
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House of Representatives
General Assembly
Mejor
House
South Carolina
House ‘Budget Conference Committee
Department of ‘Transportation Agency
Columbia
Lawmakers clash as debate on immigration bill turns tense
Alabama state Senator says a colleague headbutted him during a heated legislative clash. Senator Jim DeMint complains the bill remains too lenient while Sheriff Lee Baca defends letting Paris Hilton serve house arrest.
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Lee Baca
Paris Hilton
Los Angeles County
Former Marine corporal faced for antiwar protest
Letter writer Rick Bernardi argues the VFW overreacted to Iraq veteran Adam Kokesh wearing a military uniform at an antiwar rally. He urges disciplinary action including reduction in rank, confinement, and bad conduct discharge, claiming Kokesh violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Semper Fidelis.
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Adam Kokesh
Kokesh
USMC
United States
Rick Bernardi
North
Augusta
CVS Richland Avenue pharmacy earns praise for service
A writer lauds the CVS on Richland Avenue in Kalmia Plaza for outstanding customer service. The staff including pharmacists, techs, and assistants are described as caring and helpful in answering questions about prescriptions and drug interactions.
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CVS
Richland Avenue Kalmia Plaza
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