Former video poker donor still backs Condon in bid
Spartanburg report shows Michael DeLeon, a former video poker operator, contributing 87 500 to Charlie Condon’s gubernatorial campaign while suing Condon’s office over Pot of Gold machines. DeLeon gathered 25 donors for the maximum 3 500 each. Condon defends his stance, saying no conflicts exist and he remains opposed to organized gambling.
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Sunbelt Pots of Gold
Lawmakers Clash Over Public Service Commission Reform Timing
State lawmakers agree PSC elections require reform but Republicans clash on timing. Senate leader McConnell backs delaying the vote to reform qualifications and conduct, while House Speaker Wilkins argues voting should proceed May 29 under existing rules. Twenty-five candidates seek seven four year terms. incumbents included.
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South Carolina
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Lobbyists oppose bill barring human cloning in South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina lobbyists work to block a Senate approved human cloning bill widened by the House to cover related research. Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler backs the measure with penalties up to 100000 dollars in fines and 10 years in prison, plus possible one million dollar fines for financially motivated acts and license suspensions. Peeler challenged drug companies and the university to disclose any human cloning research within South Carolina.
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