Harrell's campaign spending fuels ethics reform debate
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell defends about 280000 dollars of reimbursements from his campaign account since 2008. A watchdog group calls for an investigation while lawmakers discuss closing ethics loopholes and increasing disclosure when public officials are paid.
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No Change in South Carolina Budget Yet
State budget experts report no need to alter spending as revenues rise 3 percent in August and the Board of Economic Advisors notes an $18 million surplus in the first two months of the fiscal year. Officials cite an accounting issue and expect no revision through the first quarter despite higher personal income.
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Columbia
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Ex judge pleads guilty in fake tax case
Former judge Reese pleaded guilty in federal court in Anderson to filing false tax claims for 2008. Prosecutors said she prepared dishonest returns claiming first time homebuyer credits for clients who did not purchase homes and directed refunds to an account she controlled.
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Anderson
Mania Odes A Central
H. Reese
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U.S
Bill Nettles
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