Senate Republicans in budget stalemate over 131 million hole
In Columbia Senate Republicans fail to break a stalemate on a 131 million shortfall in the 5.3 billion budget after hours of closed doors and backtracking on amendments. Leaders warn of cuts to nursing homes and prescription programs while tax hikes remain blocked.
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Vince Sheheen
Camden
Leatherman
Sheheen
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Jake Knotts
West Columbia
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Knotts
John Drummond
Charleston prison review to finish by month end
A military review of treatment of prisoners at the Consolidated Naval Brig in Charleston should be completed by month’s end. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld ordered investigations into detainee abuse reports at Guantanamo Bay and in Charleston amid Baghdad abuse disclosures. Navy Lt. Chene Gyapong said findings will be reported to the secretary.
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Yaser Hamdi
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al-Qaida
South Carolina forms council to boost state competitiveness
Leaders from business education and government formed a council to make South Carolina more competitive for jobs and investment. Gov Mark Sanford urged aggressive private public cooperation with Clemson BMW and IBM cited as paths for more R D work and coordinated development. Ed Sellers said progress will take a decade.
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South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Sanford
Clemson University
BMW Manufacturing
IBM
Greenville
Carl Flesher
BMW
Ed Sellers
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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