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Compromise On Remap Falls Flat In South Carolina Senate Talks
In Columbia negotiations over Senate redistricting fail to reach agreement after a state compromise and federal counter-offer are rejected. Rep. John Matthews and Sen. Rembert Dennis cite low odds of a quick resolution as attorneys pursued a plan for nine black majority districts, including four above 59 percent, to win federal approval.
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Columbia
Senate
Justice Department
John Matthews
Orangeburg
Legislative Black Caucus
United Methodist
Matthews
South Carolina
U.S. Justice Department
Sen
Rembert Dennis
Washington
Terrell Glenn
General Assembly