Senate aide warns stimulus funds could clash with state power
Senator Lindsey Graham cites a Congressional Research Service report raising constitutional questions about a provision in the federal stimulus bill that may let state lawmakers spend federal money against governors wishes. He notes the issue could affect South Carolina where Gov. Sanford opposes bailouts and seeks control of a $700 million package while education officials warn cuts threaten jobs.
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South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Sanford
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Graham
White House
Judge denies release of alleged al-Qaida sleeper in U S
U S Magistrate Judge Robert Carr rejects Ali al-Marri’s bid for bond while his terror case proceeds in Illinois. Prosecutors say he was influenced by Islamic radicals and came to the United States under al-Qaida control. Defense offered collateral but argued for secure location with guards. Al-Marri had been held as an enemy combatant after being indicted on material support to terrorism.
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Barack Obama
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Bradley University
George W. Bush
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South Carolina bill eases mandates for school budget cuts
The Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill to let districts furlough teachers raise class sizes skip testing cut retiree salaries returnee pay and forgo new textbooks. It also extends contract deadlines and allows buying the cheapest diesel for buses to conserve funds.
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South Carolina
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Budget panel cuts $102 million from state budget
Columbia AP report states South Carolina Budget and Control Board cut 2 percent from the $7 billion budget starting July to close a shortfall. The action reduces public school, college and health care funds as most agencies face about 20 percent cuts.
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Columbia
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Budget and Control Board
Missing boy found in Tyger River near Moore
The body of 2 year old William Eschenbach was found in a shallow Tyger River near Moore in Spartanburg County about a day after he wandered from his yard. Authorities do not suspect foul play and say the search used helicopters dogs and cadaver dogs before locating the child near the water. The rescue effort followed an hour long search after he disappeared from his yard where he was playing with his sister.
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