Graham Expands South Carolina Senate Influence with DeMint
Senior senators Graham and DeMint strengthen South Carolina presence in Congress as Hollings and Thurmond’s retirement shifts power. Clemson analyst Dave Woodard notes two Republicans may better reflect the state, while cautioning that federal money flows and bases decisions now rely less on seniority and more on competitiveness and party majority.
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White House eyeing new push on Mideast peace after Bush win
President Bush signals momentum for the road map as Israel plans Gaza and West Bank withdrawals next summer. He backs a peaceful Palestinian state living beside Israel while Yasser Arafat remains gravely ill in France. Sharon’s withdrawal plan could accelerate momentum in the peace process.
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International festival showcases students from diverse nations at USCA
About 200 attendees crowded an impromptu stage as students from Nigeria Senegal Russia India and others sang danced and hosted a fashion show. Kyra Fraser and friends from Jamaica delighted the audience with a homeland song.
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