Voices on politics and policy in diverse quotes
A compilation of quotes from politicians and public figures on topics from parking and video gaming in South Carolina to bankruptcy reform and school safety. Included are remarks by Dick Harpootlian, Gov. Hodges, Tom Donohue, Terry Haskins, Jeb Bush, Steve Forbes, Jamie Shea, FBI agent Joseph Sheehan, Gary Laura, Tim Meadows, Roy Peter Clark, Bill Richardson, and Edward M. Kennedy spanning governance, education, security, and national affairs.
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Terry Haskins
Greenville
Jim Hodges
Terry Ray
FBI
Joseph Sheehan
Yosemite National Park
Get nosy again says editor of Fort Worth Star Telegram
The editorial director urges parents to take responsibility for teens and to involve other adults. He argues most teens are law abiding but warns signs of trouble warrant proactive supervision, including room checks, monitoring online history, and knowing peers and parents. He stresses open dialogue, tattling, and high standards while acknowledging limits of parental control.
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Heron
Colo
Panhandle
Texas
Johnny
Raul
South Carolina weighs poker rules and tax shifts
Revenue Director warns video poker operators they face seizure if not connected to a new monitoring system by the May 31 startup date. The Legislature may delay the system, otherwise court delays are possible. The Sun News questions lottery funding for education and critiques tax policy moves as regressive.
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Revenue Department
Revenue
Elizabeth Carpentier
Carpentier
Hodges
Link
Education
Jim Hodges
David Beasley
Ryberg urged to battle video poker in South Carolina
Kathryn Wade of Aiken commends Sen Greg Ryberg for opposing video poker arguing gambling harms outweigh promised jobs and revenue. She cites studies and personal costs to poor, minorities, families, and communities, asking lawmakers including Moore Sharpe Mason Beck Smith Cly to reflect on future generations.
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Ryberg
Sen
Greg Ryberg
Sen. Ryberg
South Carolina
Atlantic City
Wisconsin
South Carolins
Gov
Hodges
Moore
Rep
Sharpe
Mason
Beck
Smith
Clybut
Kathryn Wade Aiken
Daughter Regina Koon Shealy earns business degree
Peggy and Robert Koon celebrate Regina Koon Shealy a devoted mother sister and singer who completed a full time college program at Aiken Technical College while raising four sons and maintaining church and family life. Her parents praise her faithfulness and perseverance hoping to inspire other mothers and daughters with similar responsibilities.
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Regina Koon Shealy
Regina
Aiken Technical College
Peggy
Robert Koon Aiken
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capitol Building
Democratic Party
Dick Harpootlian
Bob Peeler
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Thomas J. Donohue
Jeb Bush
Florida
GOP
Steve Forbes
NATO
Jamie Shea
Belgrade
Gary Laura
John Stone
Colorado
Tim Meadows
Monica Lewinsky
Upron
Jerry Springer
Howard Stern
Roy Peter Clark
Jenny Jones
Lewinsky
Energy
Bill Richardson
Edward M. Kennedy
Senate
Harpootlian
Stanvara
Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
David Boyd
Ellen C. Priest Kelly Cosby
Stimu James R. Bennett Jr
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
North Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
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