Pages Return to Work as Dress Code Debate Wanes
At the South Carolina House pages resumed work two weeks after a phony memo urged provocative dress. A gubernatorial aide labeled members cavemen, sparking investigations by the House speaker and governor. Human Affairs Commissioner urged dialogue to restore dignity and calm the dispute.
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Legislators cry foul as budget hold stalls special session
In Columbia the special session to approve a 5.6 billion state budget devolves into a dispute over a grocery tax cut. Gov Hodges demands budget focus while Republicans insist tax relief must pass first. Lawmakers decry hostage rhetoric and weigh pay waivers amid rising session costs.
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