South Carolina Eyes Tax Push and Prison Weightlifting Debate
The state urges Congress to require mail order firms to collect sales tax, warning audits if unpaid. Textile employment fell 3,000 from 1992 to 1993, reshaping Grand Strand tourism. The House backs a plan to ban weightlifting equipment in prisons, raising concerns about safety, discipline, and management.
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Somalia mission a salute to troops homeward as lights go out
Navy commander David Heim will pull up the gangplank on the last U.S. ship from Somalia within ten days. Sandy Grady argues the mission showed the country's heart and merits praise for the troops, despite critics who deem it a costly blunder. He cites lessons for future peacekeeping, including clear goals, adequate force, public support, and accountability.
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Public call for accountability after South Carolina transportation restructuring
A South Carolina legislator urges public support to ensure accountability following the split of the Department of Highways and Public Transportation. The DMV moves to Revenue and Taxation, and the Highway Patrol falls under the budget process. Positive changes are promised under Boykin Rose with addressing farmers and truckers concerns.
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Letters: Support DOT budget review and procurement oversight
Readers urged to contact legislators to push South Carolina Department of Transportation spending into the state budget process and under the procurement code. The piece argues for nonuniform personnel, inspector programs, and transparent contracting with broader public accountability.
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