South Carolina Senate Hopefuls Clash On War, Taxes, and Education
In a nationally televised debate, Jim DeMint and Inez Tenenbaum spar over reservists' safety in Iraq, Kerry support, and Bush war policy. They clash on gun issues, taxes, and SC's SAT scores while voters weigh which candidate best handles national security and domestic education.
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Tenenbaum
John Kerry
Massachusetts
Iraq
Kerry
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
United States
Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
South Carolina
Senate
U.S
Jim DeMint
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Inez Tenenbaum
NBC
Washington
Clark seeks re election to South Carolina House
Clark campaigns for re election highlighting needs of poor rural districts in Aiken and Lexington counties. He cites inadequate funding for education and the need for new school facilities while urging tax relief. He notes support for Medicaid reform and Gov Sanford’s school choice initiative as key January issues. He states 58 percent of all children in the state are
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Aiken
Lexington
Clark
Mark Sanford
South Carolina
Clark Advocates Fair Education Funding Across South Carolina
The candidate emphasizes adequate funding for all school districts including rural areas and opposes rising property taxes. He calls for strong educational standards, parental involvement, and a skilled work force to attract industry while noting Medicaid reform as a priority for the new session.
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Clark
South Carolina
South Carin
Clark voices concern over Medicaid and school choice plan
The article quotes Clark criticizing Medicaid expansion and opposing school choice until proven effective. He worries that choice could drain public schools of engaged parents and energy. Clark is a Naval Academy graduate with a master's from American University, married to Delores Joanne Martin with two grown children.
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American University
Clark
Delores Joanne Martin
Community Voice Mail earns national Golden Phone honor
Cam Varner and team accepted a Golden Phone award at a Seattle conference for Community Voice Mail which provides free numbers for job contacts and medical outreach. About 185 people in the CSRA region use the service to receive calls while staying connected to employers and social services.
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Cam Varner
Varner
Smith
Seattle
U.S
Aiken-Augusta
CVM Federation
CSRA
Augusta
Barnwell
Warner
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