Sanford urges 4 percent state budget cuts
Gov. Mark Sanford asks state agencies to set aside 4 percent of budgets as revenue projections weaken. He notes 4 percent general funds sequestration would be prudent amid a softer economy and warns of further cuts as the Budget and Control Board may act in December.
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MUSC to use layoffs and furloughs to trim costs
MUSC will implement four day furloughs and layoffs to absorb 17 million dollars in state budget cuts. Most layoffs affect temporary staff. hospital and clinical research remain funded. President Ray Greenberg will take a pay cut and eight days unpaid, top executives no raises. More than 300 employees have volunteered for pay cuts or furloughs.
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