Flag debate over Confederate emblem vs Black Liberation flag resurfaces
McConnell argues adding a second Confederate flag honors history and women's rights, while Ravenel, Jackson, and Glover frame the Capitol grounds as crowded with Confederate tributes and defend the Black Liberation flag amid ongoing controversy.
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Maggie Glover
Florence
Postal Service Postpones Projects Amid Billion-Dollar Loss Plan
The postal service faces a potential $28 billion loss this fiscal year and imposes a wide moratorium on capital spending. The Board of Governors cites wage and fuel costs and changing mail types as key pressures, urging statutory reform to protect universal service at affordable rates.
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Robert F Rider
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Universal Mail
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Budget debate highlights GVW county comparison outcomes
Debate on health insurance retirement and training budgets shows GVW proposing 15000 health costs 5000 retirement 200 uniforms 200 for books 1500 training 3000 schooling. County counters with 20242 6395 400 1000 and supports Bridgestone Firestone plan through existing benefits network. Council members argue over needs and efficiency.
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GVW
Friday
Aiken County
Phil Napier
Debate on teaching origins threats to curriculum neutrality
Wilson appeals that board chairmen wield broad discretion while lacking authority to interpret law. He questions state approved science materials, urges teaching multiple views on origins or none, and says the judge may dismiss or hear the case. Wilson notes his $70 gamble and commitment to the issue.
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Bill Burkhalter
Thurmond staffer inquiry seeks Oldham job in Bush admin
A woman claiming to be a Thurmond aide asked White House for an Oldham interview and urged he receive a Bush administration post. Al Kamen cited a Feb. 19 letter on Thurmond stationery to a senior Bush official as a follow-up. Nancy Thurmond declined comment.
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al Kamen
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Thurmond
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