McConnell predicts House will grant telecom immunity
National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell spoke at Furman University asserting confidence that Congress will grant immunity to telecoms for government eavesdropping activities. He argued that without immunity, cooperation to counter terrorism and future probes would falter, urging student interest in intelligence careers amid warnings on Iran and global threats.
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Unemployment rate falls amid Sanford doubts in SC
South Carolina's February unemployment dropped to 5.5 percent the lowest since 2001, with Aiken and Richland tied at 5.1 percent in February. Gov. Sanford questioned data reliability as officials defended the figures while analysts warned the rate could rebound. Allendale led counties at 13.9 percent and Lexington at 4.2 percent.
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